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Accounts Assistant in Middlesbrough
The ideal position when studying AAT.
Day to day in Middlesbrough
What a accounts assistant
does in Middlesbrough.
Responsible for overseeing various company transactions whilst supporting senior management. Integral wherever workload and volume requires additional support — the ideal position when studying AAT. Here's what the role covers day to day for the Middlesbrough businesses we recruit for.
- Purchase ledger management including processing invoices
- Statement reconciliations
- Preparing VAT returns
- Processing employee expenses
- Sales ledger management including credit control duties
- Bank reconciliations
- Working with spreadsheets
- Petty cash maintenance
- Any other ad hoc duties supporting senior management
What it pays in Middlesbrough
Real Middlesbrough market rates, not a national average.
Medior Accounts Assistant · Middlesbrough
£28,500 – £30,000
Typical: £29,500 per year
Medium confidence — modelled local estimate
Recruiting in Middlesbrough
Why Middlesbrough needs
a specialist.
Middlesbrough's finance market has its own rhythm, and accounts assistant roles are no exception. Day to day, that often means any other ad hoc duties supporting senior management — one of several things a accounts assistant in Middlesbrough is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes logistics and freight businesses tied to the river tees. Whether you're hiring or looking, that specialism is the real difference in Middlesbrough: shortlists built from people we actually know, not a fresh keyword search.
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Permanent or temporary, we'll shortlist from a network we actually know — with working interviews to de-risk the hire.
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Common questions
Accounts Assistant in Middlesbrough FAQs.
How does the process work if I want to become a Accounts Assistant in Middlesbrough?+
Submit your CV and a Market Expert will be in touch to talk through your experience, what you're looking for, and any live Accounts Assistant opportunities in Middlesbrough that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
How do you recruit Accounts Assistant roles in Middlesbrough without a local office?+
We work with Middlesbrough employers and candidates remotely for Accounts Assistant roles — video interviews and phone-based briefings, backed by the same vetting and market knowledge we use everywhere else.
Can you provide temporary Accounts Assistant cover in Middlesbrough at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Accounts Assistant position in Middlesbrough is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
What's the going rate for a Accounts Assistant in Middlesbrough?+
Accounts Assistant salaries in Middlesbrough typically sit at £27.5k – £38k. Minimum wage rises keep pushing this bracket up — most entry-level finance roles now start around £27.5k. Study support toward AAT makes a real difference to the calibre of candidate you attract, with experienced bookkeepers reaching £38k.
Do you offer working interviews for Accounts Assistant vacancies in Middlesbrough?+
Yes — a working interview means the candidate spends a real day in the role, on your systems, with your actual workload, before either side commits. It's one of the ways we take the risk out of a new hire in Middlesbrough.
Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Accounts Assistant roles in Middlesbrough?+
Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Middlesbrough salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.
Do you recruit Accounts Assistant roles in Middlesbrough?+
Yes — Accounts Assistant is one of the positions we place in Middlesbrough, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for Accounts Assistant roles in Middlesbrough?+
Every candidate we put forward has been spoken to and assessed against your specific requirement — not just keyword-matched from a database. That's the difference a Market Expert model makes.
Is a Accounts Assistant role in Middlesbrough permanent or temporary?+
We recruit Accounts Assistant positions in Middlesbrough on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.
How quickly can you fill a Accounts Assistant vacancy in Middlesbrough?+
It depends on seniority and how specific the brief is, but because our Middlesbrough shortlists come from a network we already know, we're rarely starting from zero.
Will my CV be shared with employers in Middlesbrough without my permission?+
No — nothing about your CV or your situation is shared with any employer, in this location or any other, without your explicit permission first.
What makes Transaction Recruitment different from a generalist agency for Accounts Assistant roles in Middlesbrough?+
We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Middlesbrough market for Accounts Assistant roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.
What does a Accounts Assistant do day to day in Middlesbrough?+
Responsible for overseeing various company transactions whilst supporting senior management. Integral wherever workload and volume requires additional support — the ideal position when studying AAT.
What's the career progression after a Accounts Assistant role in Middlesbrough?+
A common next step from Accounts Assistant is assistant management accountant — where studying meets the real numbers. We see this progression play out for candidates in Middlesbrough just as often as anywhere else in our network.
Other roles in Middlesbrough
Explore related roles.
- 01Payroll ManagerA business critical position within any organisation.
- 02Purchase Ledger ManagerEnsuring the purchasing function runs efficiently.
- 03Credit Control ManagerA strong Credit Control Manager is invaluable.
- 04Sales Ledger ManagerOften responsible for managing millions of pounds.
- 05Credit ControllerTenacity personified.
- 06Sales Ledger ClerkEnsures every penny owed is accurately invoiced and allocated.
No waffle. Just the right person.