Accounting Assistant - #193566

Your next opportunity We are seeking an Accounting Assistant on a temporary 3 month contract, to support the continued provision of a high quality, professional accounting service. This is an exciting opportunity to help support the University in ensuring compliance and effective accounting activity. As an Accounting Assistant you will support the Accounting team in delivering key financial processes, including undertaking analysis, resolving queries and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data as they prepare the financial year-end accounts. The Accounting team provides all aspects of financial and management accounting to the university and subsidiaries. You will contribute to the delivery of core activities including year-end accounting, taxation, management accounts and non-teaching activity. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; }tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; }tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; }tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; }tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Is this you? We are looking for a University of Sunderland graduate for this opportunity, who is highly organised and detail-oriented individual with experience of working with Excel and computerised financial systems. You have a sound understanding of bookkeeping requirements and basic accounting principles, enabling you to process financial information accurately and confidently. Able to manage your own workload effectively, you can prioritise tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail. You enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team and are confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, building positive relationships and providing excellent support to colleagues and customers alike. Ready to Apply? Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under ‘Job Description’ so you have everything you need. Our application questions assess you directly against the essential and desirable criteria for the role. We do not review CVs at this stage, so please provide detailed, evidence-based answers to help us understand your suitability. Closing date: Wednesday 8th July 2026 (29:59 GMT) Interviews: Monday 13th July 2026
Job Details Department Finance - Management Accounts Location Sunderland Campus Salary £27,855 to £30,343 Hours per Week 37 Closing Date Wednesday 08 July 2026 Interview Date Monday 13 July 2026 Reference 0259-26