Accounts Assistant in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom at Arup

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Finance

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Corporate Services

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Joining Arup 

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding us how we shape a better world. 

Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it! 

The Opportunity 

Join Arup’s global Costing team and play a key role in ensuring accurate project and cost accounting across all five regions. You’ll help maintain financial integrity by managing staff time allocations, supporting billing accuracy, and collaborating with internal stakeholders. This is a fast-paced, detail-driven role where your work directly supports the smooth operation of Arup’s finance systems. 

You’ll be part of a collaborative team of 12, working closely with Team Leaders and Supervisors to deliver timely and precise costing services. From managing timesheet systems to reconciling staff data, your contributions will help drive consistency and excellence across the business. 

Is the Role Right for You? 

If you thrive in a structured environment, enjoy solving problems, and have a sharp eye for detail, this role could be a great fit. You’ll need to be comfortable working to tight deadlines, communicating clearly with internal clients, and taking ownership of key processes. A strong customer focus and a commitment to continuous improvement will set you apart. 

Requirements 

• Experience in project and cost accounting, ideally within a shared service or consultancy environment 

• Proficient in transactional data processing with high speed and accuracy 

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle or JDE 

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills 

• Effective communicator with a customer-first mindset 

• Comfortable working in a team and contributing to process improvements 

What We Offer you 

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.  

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.   

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.  

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs. 

Different People, Shared Values 

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.   

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.  

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rhian Melaney at [email protected] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you. 

Our Application Process 

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/ 

Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process. 

Recruitment Agencies 

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list. 

Closing Date 10th October 2025 - We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.