Finance Assistant

• Annual Salary: £25-27,000, depending on experience
• Location: Gateshead
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

My client is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join their team. This role involves a variety of financial tasks, from handling purchase orders to assisting with credit control and supporting month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will be an organised, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Daily monitoring of all purchase orders, ensuring they are approved, distributed to suppliers, and matched to purchase invoices through Lightyear.
• Serve as the point of contact for procurement across the business, including monitoring.
• Manage purchasing and accounts inboxes to ensure all queries are actioned promptly.
• Produce weekly sales invoices and assist with credit control.
• Support month-end close for Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) including statement reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end journals and quarterly VAT return preparation.
• Process bi-weekly payment runs, staff expenses, and credit card reconciliations.
• Provide support for customs bonded import/export administration.
• Participate in projects and perform other ad-hoc tasks as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a finance assistant role or similar.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems, particularly Lightyear.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of VAT returns, credit control, and general accounting principles.

To apply for this Finance Assistant position, please submit your CV.