Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

• Job Type: Full-time, 37 hrs per week, 3 months temp (potential for longer)
• Location: Newcastle (hybrid, 1 day in the office per week)
• Salary: £12.50-14p/h, depending on experience

My client is seeking a diligent Finance assistant to join their team on a temporary basis of 2-3 months with potential for longer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining our accounting records, ensuring financial documentation is up to date, and performing book-keeping tasks up to the trial balance stage. This role is integral to the smooth financial operation of their charity.

• Maintain manual and computerised accounting records in an orderly manner, ensuring information is provided within the normal monthly accounting periods.
• Communicate effectively with both internal and external parties to obtain timely and accurate information.
• Handle all finance-related documentation, including payroll, PAYE, VAT, and other statutory returns.
• Issue and code sales invoices, as well as undertake debt chasing activities.
• Process and match purchase invoices to orders, check and process staff expense claims, and manage petty cash claims.
• Prepare weekly creditor payment runs and process the monthly payroll.
• Perform general financial administrative tasks as required.
• Take on additional responsibilities as agreed upon from time to time.

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and financial administration.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, PAYE, VAT, and other statutory returns.
• Proficiency in maintaining manual and computerised accounting records.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience with accounting software and Excel.

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