(Closed) Vacancy for Accounts Assistant

Our Company

TT2 Limited, the operator of the iconic Tyne Tunnels, has recently completed a large-scale transition from its historic toll plazas to an open road tolling-based operation, effectively becoming an online business for our customers.   TT2 helps the 55,000+ customers who use the Tyne Tunnels each day to have the best journey experience possible and we have an exciting opportunity for a full time Accounts Assistant to join our team at our premises in North Tyneside. 

About this career opportunity

We are looking for a proactive team member, who can support the Head of Finance by providing high levels of effective financial processing.  You will be responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts and ensuring that all assigned duties and tasks are completed to the required level of accuracy within defined timescales.

Main role responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices for payment.
• Respond to supplier queries by telephone/email.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts ready for review by the Head of Finance.
• Analysis and commentary on material variances v budget (revenue and costs).
• Arrange and lead in monthly cost reviews with budget holders.
• Prepare the monthly tolling report.
• Responsibility for the sales ledger and debt collection as required.
• Assist with the preparation of HMRC returns (e.g., VAT, CIS, PSA).

The ideal candidate

You will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in an accounting or finance environment with a minimum Level 4 AAT qualification or equivalent experience.  You will be highly motivated, with excellent time management skills.    Experience of Sage products is desirable and be a competent user of Excel. 

You must be flexible and the have ability to problem-solve under pressure with a high attention to detail. 

You will be able to build, develop and maintain effective working relationships and have excellent communication skills.  You will be dedicated to providing excellent service across the business. 

You will be fully supported with in-house induction training to ensure you have the best knowledge to carry out your role. 

For full details please refer to the Job Description in the link below.   

Benefits

To attract the best candidates, we will offer a competitive salary of £24,907- £26,431 per annum plus membership of the Local Government Defined Salary Pension Scheme, 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holidays. We offer comprehensive training and continuous development for this role as well as encouraging and helping our employees gain relevant certification and qualifications. Other benefits include access to our Employee Assistance Programme, membership to our on-site free gym, Cycle to Work scheme and Reward Me Now App offering discounts and offers on purchases at many UK retailers.

TT2 Ltd is an equal opportunity employer – all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 1^st July 2022

Please be advised that we reserve the right to close before the advertised closing date, therefore please complete your application as soon as possible.