Finance Assistant- 6 Month Maternity Cover
Finance Assistant - 6-Month Maternity Cover
Office Angels is currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a well-established organisation for a 6-month maternity cover position. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a busy, friendly, and supportive finance team where you'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth financial operations.
This role is fully office-based in Hebburn, where you'll be supporting credit control processes, managing invoices, and assisting with financial reporting.- Location: On-site in Hebburn, Tyne and Wear - free on-site parking!
- Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 p.a. (pro rata, depending on experience)
- Start Date: ASAP
Contract length: approx. 6 months
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9AM - 5PM, 37/5 hours per week, with the option to work from home after training - flexible working pattern to be discussed and agreed with line manager
Key Responsibilities
✔ Supporting the finance team in prioritising payment collections to maintain cash flow and minimise bad debt. This is predominantly email based!✔ Maintaining the Aged Debt Report, providing updates to the Finance Leadership Team, and escalating issues when needed.
✔ Invoice & Payments Processing…✔ Liaising with internal teams and customers via phone and email to resolve discrepancies.
✔ Assisting with filing, maintaining financial records, and supporting audits.
✔Helping with financial reports and summaries, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
✔ Cash Posting - Ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions.
What We're Looking For
✅ Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
- Previous experience in a finance-related role (finance, accounts, credit control, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
- Self-motivated & proactive with a strong sense of accountability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
- Experience with Business Central and Microsoft Great Plains (preferred but not essential)
Why Join Us?
As a temporary employee with Office Angels, you'll enjoy: ✔ Weekly Pay - Get paid every Friday
✔ Flexible Timesheets - Submit with ease via mobile✔ Annual Leave - Up to 28 days
✔ Retail Discounts - Save at over 150 high street retailers
✔ Well-Being & Eye-Care Support - Free vouchers & discounts
✔ Learning & Development - Access to free LinkedIn Learning courses
✔ Recognition - Be part of our 'Temp of the Month' awards
✔ Dedicated Consultant - Receive full support for job search & interview prep
Ready to Apply?
If you're an experienced Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or Credit Controller looking for a temporary role in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you!- Call us on 0191 261 0123 to speak to a consultant.
- If you require reasonable adjustments, let us know - we're happy to support you.
- Apply today and be part of a great team!
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