Senior accounts assistant Work, Jobs in Peterlee, Dur (with Salaries)

Assistant Finance Business Partner
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE —Peterlee
- £35,733 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Senior Store Assistant - Keyholder
Toolstation —Peterlee
- £13.07 an hour
- Part-time
- Employee discount
3d
Accountant
Tattoo Accountants —Whitley Bay
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office experience
- Free parking
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Senior Accountant
Reign Accounting Ltd —Stockton-On-Tees
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Accounting
- Mentoring
- Flexitime
- Work from home
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8d
Community Safety Service Manager
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council —Stockton-on-Tees
- £58,289 - £60,257 a year
- Presentation skills
- AI
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Complaints and Information Governance Manager (Data Protection Officer)
Darlington Borough Council —Durham
- £50,000 - £54,495 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- IT
- AI
- Annual leave
- Work from home
10d
Senior Accounts Assistant - Finance Operations
Cintra HR & Payroll Services —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £32,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Continuous improvement
- Accounting
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Management Accountant
poltronesofà —Sunderland
- £42,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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14d
Finance Assistant
Alpha UK Projects Limited —Newcastle upon Tyne
- From £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- No degree
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Quick apply
5d
Finance/Treasury Assistant
SeAH Wind —Middlesbrough
- £27,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Community Outreach and Ambulance Support Worker
Supportive —Ferryhill
- From £13.30 an hour
- Part-time
- Driving
- Organisational skills
- In-person
Quick apply
4d
Project Coordinator
Middlesbrough College —Middlesbrough
- £25,276 - £27,604 a year
- Call to connect
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Management Accountant
KCR —Gateshead
- £32,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- IT
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Apprentice Income Collection Officer
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council —Stockton-on-Tees
- £7.55 - £12.21 an hour
- Temporary
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount

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Assistant Finance Business Partner

EAST DURHAM COLLEGE -
Peterlee

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Job details

Full-time
£35,733 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Canteen
Discounted gym membership
Enhanced paternity leave
On-site parking

Qualifications

Power BI
ACA
Presentation skills
Accounting
Organisational skills
IT

Full job description

Job Introduction

Join East Durham College and Shape Financial Excellence

East Durham College is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment, working closely with senior finance professionals and stakeholders across the organisation.

If you are passionate about finance, eager to grow your business partnering skills, and enjoy turning data into meaningful insights, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

In this key role, you will support the Finance Business Partner in delivering high-quality financial management, reporting, and analysis. You will play a vital part in providing accurate financial information, supporting budget holders, and contributing to key decision-making across the College.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

Assist in producing monthly management accounts and reports
Analyse financial performance and investigate variances
Support budget holder meetings and provide financial insight
Contribute to forecasting, financial planning, and project costing
Complete balance sheet reconciliations and assist with VAT returns
Support payroll accounting and grant reconciliation processes

Budgeting & Planning

Support the annual budget setting process
Work with departments to develop financial plans
Assist with budget uploads, phasing, and documentation
Contribute to financial analysis to support strategic decision-making

Stakeholder Support & Compliance

Build strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders
Provide clear, accurate financial information across the College
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and funding requirements
Support audit processes and external reporting obligations

About you

We are looking for someone who is analytical, proactive, and ready to grow their finance career.

Essential

Part-qualified (or studying towards) a CCAB qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
Experience working within a finance function
Strong Excel and IT skills
Excellent analytical and numerical ability
High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
Ability to interpret and clearly present financial data
Confident communicator, able to engage with non-finance stakeholders

Desirable

Experience within Further Education or the public sector
Knowledge of funding and grant income
Experience with reporting tools such as Power BI
Understanding of accounting standards and financial regulations

What we're looking for

A proactive and organised approach
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Willingness to learn and develop professionally
A collaborative team player with high professional integrity

What we offer:

35 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
LGPS Pension Scheme with up to 17.5% employer contributions.
Access to a Cash Healthcare Plan.
Heavily discounted Gym Membership.
Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.
3 days paid emergency leave per year.
Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs.
Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.
Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.
Free onsite parking.
On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).
Cycle to work scheme and much more.
Access to free Beamish Tickets.

Join Our Team at East Durham College

Now is the perfect time to become part of our fantastic team at East Durham College! With recent investments enhancing our already outstanding teaching facilities and further development on the horizon, the College offers an excellent environment for both staff and students. We take pride in providing access to education for all, offering clear pathways through various stages of learning with a strong focus on employment opportunities across the North East region. We’re also thrilled to have earned our fifth consecutive ‘GOOD’ rating from Ofsted.

East Durham College operates across three campuses, delivering a wide range of courses from general further education and A-Levels to specialist land-based and technical programs, ensuring there is something for everyone. As a team member, you’ll enjoy a generous holiday entitlement, Local Government or Teachers Pensions, free gym access (Willerby Grove Campus), free parking, and much more.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive community where everyone can be themselves and succeed. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our dynamic workforce.

As part of our commitment to equality and diversity, East Durham College operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who meet the essential criteria, as part of our status as a Disability Confident Employer.

At East Durham College, we uphold Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education standards. This role requires an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.

For more information about the College, please visit our Creating outstanding futures | East Durham College.

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