Accounts Assistant Contract Jobs in Newcastle
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Primary Support Assistant x2 - Newcastle upon Tyne
Posted 1 week ago by Education World Ltd
The role of Primary Support Assistant involves supporting teaching and learning in a first school in Newcastle upon Tyne...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Customer Assistant - Replenishment
Posted 1 week ago by Morrisons
The role of Customer Assistant - Replenishment involves working on the shop floor to ensure shelves are stocked with fre...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Accounts Receivable Assistant (Perm & 12 Month FTC) - £30K PA - Newcastle Upon T...
Posted 2 weeks ago by Jobserve
The Accounts Receivable Assistant role involves supporting financial operations within a global consultancy, focusing on...
- Rate £30,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Newcastle Upon Tyne
Early Years Teaching Assistant - Newcastle upon Tyne
Posted 2 weeks ago by Education World Ltd
The Early Years Teaching Assistant role in Newcastle upon Tyne involves supporting young children's educational developm...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Research Assistant / Associate (Cultural Heritage Science)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Newcastle University
The role of Research Assistant/Associate at Newcastle University focuses on enhancing educator access to Mediterranean c...
- Rate £46,049 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Newcastle, England, United Kingdom
Research Assistant in Human Nutrition
Posted 2 weeks ago by Newcastle University
The Research Assistant in Human Nutrition at Newcastle University will support a project investigating the effects of GL...
- Rate £33,951 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Onsite
- Location Newcastle, England, United Kingdom
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About Our Accounts Assistant Contract Roles in Newcastle
What does a accounts assistant contractor do?
Accounts Assistant contractors are engaged to support finance teams with transactional and administrative accounting tasks, providing additional capacity during busy periods, covering staff absences, or bridging a gap during recruitment. The work typically includes processing purchase and sales invoices, reconciling supplier statements, managing expense claims, supporting month-end close activities, and maintaining accurate financial records. Accounts Assistant contract roles are common across all sectors and business sizes, from SMEs using cloud accounting platforms through to large organisations running complex ERP systems.
The skills expected at this level are practical and process-oriented. Experience with accounting software is essential, with Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, and SAP being the most frequently cited platforms depending on the employer. Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work at pace during peak periods are consistently valued. While a formal accounting qualification is not always required at Accounts Assistant level, part-qualification with AAT is well regarded and helps candidates stand out in a competitive market. Contractors in this role are expected to integrate quickly and work independently on day-to-day processing tasks without significant supervision from day one.
What is the market like for accounts assistant contractors?
The Accounts Assistant contracting market is high volume but rate-compressed, driven primarily by short-term cover needs and workload peaks rather than specialist project demand. Demand is consistent across the year with spikes around year-end and audit periods. The market is competitive at entry level given the broad supply of candidates with transactional finance experience. Contractors who combine accounts assistant skills with proficiency in specific ERP platforms or who have sector experience in construction or professional services tend to secure engagements more quickly and at better rates than generalist candidates.
What is the contracting market like in Newcastle?
Major banks and building societies operate large processing and technology centres in Newcastle, producing reliable work for IT infrastructure, development, and organisational change contractors. Local government and health service employers add volume across project delivery, informatics, and analytical roles. Around the Helix innovation district and the wider city centre, a growing cluster of technology firms and digital agencies has brought front-end development, UX design, and data engineering into the local mix. Newcastle's distance from other major contractor hubs means the market is somewhat self-contained: contractors tend to be locally based rather than commuting from elsewhere, which reduces competition for roles and gives established local contractors a relationship advantage with repeat clients.
How much do accounts assistant contractors usually earn in Newcastle?
Contract rates for accounts assistant roles in Newcastle typically range from £135 to £270 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many accounts assistant vacancies in Newcastle are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 300 accounts assistant contract roles across the site, with Newcastle contributing consistently. Data reviewed up to June 2026.