Finance Assistant / Accounts Administrator

Finance Assistant / Accounts Administrator

An excellent opportunity for a Finance Assistant / Accounts Administrator with experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting processes to join a professional organisation. You will support bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and finance operations.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant, Finance Administrator, Accounts Clerk, Bookkeeper, Payroll Administrator

SALARY: Competitive (Depending on Experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England (100% Office Based – Candidates will need to live within a reasonable commuting distance to the site (NE1)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (generally 8.30am – 5pm)

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Finance Assistant / Accounts Administrator with an understanding of sales / purchase ledger processes and financial reporting and previous experience in an accounting or finance role.

Working as a Finance Assistant / Accounts Administrator you will work as part of the finance team, assisting with day-to-day financial processes including reconciliations, reporting, and system improvements.

As a Finance Assistant / Accounts Administrator you will also be required to contribute to wider finance-related initiatives and help ensure smooth, efficient operations across the board.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a meaningful company and play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting essential projects, and contributing to the continued success of the organisation.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as a Finance Assistant / Accounts Administrator will include:

• Reconciliations: Support balance sheet and profit & loss reconciliations
• Invoicing & Income: Manage invoicing processes, income requests, and debtor reviews
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing VAT returns and financial reports
• Banking Activities: Maintain bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow
• Credit Card Management: Process and reconcile company credit card transactions
• Budget Support: Contribute to budget preparation and income reporting
• Process Improvement: Work with internal teams to improve finance systems and reporting accuracy
• Project Support: Assist with finance input on new projects and initiatives

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL:

• Finance Experience: Previous experience in an accounting or finance role
• Qualifications: AAT, ILM Level 2, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in financial management
• Accounting Systems: Experience using Xero or similar accounting software
• IT Skills: Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 tools
• Attention To Detail: High level of accuracy and strong organisational skills
• Communication: Good interpersonal and teamworking skills

DESIRABLE:

• Budgeting: Experience supporting or managing budgets
• Systems Improvement: Involvement in finance system enhancements or projects
• Payroll Knowledge: Experience supporting payroll processes

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service. Additional day birthday leave
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing – up to 2 wellbeing days annually
• Access to counselling, health advice, and legal support via Employee Assistance Programme
• Enrolment in Perks at Work – discounts on high street and online retailers
• Company pension scheme
• A values-driven, supportive workplace with opportunities for development and growth

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14555

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