Finance Assistant – Up to £26,000 Location: Sunderland (Hybrid working available) Reports to: Finance Manager Sector: Large organisation | Part of a global group Experience Level: Entry-level / early career (AP-focused) Overview KCR Solutions have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to start or develop their career within finance. Our client is a large, well established organisation that is part of a global group. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a Finance Assistant to their team. This role is ideal for someone with limited accounts experience or a finance graduate seeking their first step into the profession. You will join a small, friendly finance team and benefit from excellent progression opportunities. After a successful probation period, study support will be considered to help you continue your professional development. Key Responsibilities & Skills Process supplier invoices through registration or by ensuring accurate general ledger and work order coding and appropriate authorisation, in line with company policies and controls Match, batch and code invoices accurately and within required deadlines Maintain supplier records and supporting documentation Carry out new supplier setups and supplier amendments, including independent verification of bank details, and maintain accurate records for addresses, VAT and bank information Support invoice routing and approval workflows in line with established authorisation procedures Assist with general purchase ledger activities, including monitoring shared inboxes and responding to routine internal and supplier queries Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies Support bi-monthly, weekly, monthly and ad hoc payment runs Assist with credit card and staff expense processing, including responding to related queries Support month-end Accounts Payable activities, including reporting and reconciliations, under supervision Assist with bank reconciliations Maintain accurate financial records, audit trails and documentation at all times Support finance process improvements, including the adoption of automation and AI within finance Provide ad hoc finance and administrative support to the wider Central Finance team as required Work effectively as part of a small, close-knit team, demonstrating a proactive and organised approach Confidently use Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications Demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent numerical accuracy and good organisational skills Communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders and external suppliers Ideally have some prior experience in a finance, accounts, or administrative role (including internships or graduate placements) or hold a degree in Finance/Accounting Previous exposure to invoice processing, Accounts Payable, or ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Sage, Unit4) is advantageous Studying towards AAT or equivalent, or willingness to begin professional studies, is beneficial What’s on Offer Salary up to £26,000, depending on experience Hybrid working after the initial training period Study support available following probation Opportunity to progress within a large, global organisation Supportive Finance Manager and collaborative team environment