Finance Team Member Annual Salary: £28-30k Location: Ponteland Job Type: Full-time Join my client, a leader in the design, development, and manufacturing within their industry. As an Assistant Accountant you will play a crucial role in documenting and reconciling financial transactions, supporting the financial operations and growth of the company. Day-to-day of the role: Responsible for financial transactional processing including supplier invoice input, reconciliation journals, supplier relationship management, and credit control. Ensure financial transactions are carried out efficiently and in compliance with group financial policies. Perform three-way matching of PO/GRN/Invoices and resolve any issues identified. Input supplier invoices daily, reconcile statements, and manage credit notes in line with supplier and internal expectations. Manage payments, ensuring timely review and clearance of unallocated payments. Monitor supplier/customer accounts, highlighting due dates and payment profiles. Manage Days Payables Outstanding (DPO) within forecasted cash balances and resolve invoicing queries with relevant departments and suppliers. Support the preparation of monthly management accounts including P&L and Balance Sheet, handling prepayments, accruals, and reconciliations. Maintain and report on GL historical data to support strategic decision-making. Perform reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of variances. Update spreadsheets daily, manage cashflows and banking transactions. Provide data support for forecasts, quarterly business reviews, medium-term plans, and budgets. Required Skills & Qualifications: AAT Technician level 4 minimum, ideally part/newly qualified in a finance-related/recognised accounting qualification. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance function, preferably within an SME. Proficient in Microsoft 365/D365 and Excel spreadsheets. Strong decision-making skills within defined procedures, high attention to detail, and accuracy. Excellent communication skills, highly organised, and capable of multitasking. Experienced in reconciliations and accounts maintenance. Familiarity with various Finance and ERP systems. To apply for the Assistant Accountant position, please submit your CV.