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 youve also worked in the following roles, wed 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. CVs 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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