Your newpany
A growing business with a strong presence in the engineering and project delivery sector is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant to join their team at their Stockton-on-Tees office.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid finance experience and a proactive mindset to play a key role in supporting thepany’s financial operations and contributing to its continued success.
Your new role
The successful candidate will be responsible for a broad range of finance and administrative tasks, working closely with senior leadership and project teams. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and thrives in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage bookkeeping for two entities, including bank reconciliations, purchase and sales ledger, payment processing, and month-end management accounts (including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments).
2. Produce monthly project costing reports, manage applications for payment, and track project variations.
3. Handle general accounting administration: vendor forms, engineer expenses, quotations, delivery notes, sales invoices, and customer queries.
4. Maintain accurate project cost records and liaise with project teams to report key financial data to management.
5. Act as the first point of contact for internal queries and external visitors, managing calls and correspondence.
6. Support day-to-day office operations, including ordering supplies and managing supplier relationships.
7. Assist with annual ISO audit preparation and maintain relevant records.
8. Coordinate travel, amodation, team events, and training bookings.
9. Liaise with external accountants, suppliers, customers, and IT support providers.
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role but is not exhaustive. Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving business needs are essential.
What you'll need to succeed
10. Friendly and proactive attitude with strongmunication skills.
11. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Sage 50.
12. Previous experience in a similar office-based finance role.
13. Organised, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
14. Experience in an engineering or project-based business is desirable.
15. Familiarity with project costing is an advantage.
What you'll get in return
An attractive salary and benefits package is offered along with a clear path to progress in the role and take on more responsibility long term.