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Accounts Assistant

Reed
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE9 6TA, England

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Finance Assistant position is available in Gateshead, offering a salary starting at £25,000 with potential for future increases to £30,000+.
  • The role requires experience in using Sage for financial reconciliation, with Xero knowledge being an advantage.
  • Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail, along with the ability to work independently.
  • Flexible working options are provided, allowing for part-time or full-time hours with remote work capabilities.
  • Applicants are encouraged to apply if they meet the experience requirements.
Job Description: Finance Assistant

Location: Gateshead (Remote or Office-Based)

Salary: £25,000+ (Potential to increase to £30,000+ in the future)

Working Hours: Open to part-time and full-time (minimum 3 days per week), Remote working available 

About the Companies: The company based in Gateshead, recently acquired another company. The companies are looking to integrate their financial operations and are seeking a Finance Assistant to support this transition.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accounts Management: Oversee financial operations remotely, including managing the inbox, reconciling payments, and adding invoices and bills to the system.
  • Payment Processing: Handle payment runs, cash flows, and banking activities.
  • Reconciliation: Perform reconciliation of expenses, VAT, and other financial statements using Sage, with a future transition to Xero within the next 12 months.
  • Financial Monitoring: Ensure accurate input of payments, reconciliations, and remittances into the system and spreadsheets. Monitor financial transactions to maintain oversight of cash flow.
  • Credit Returns and Statements: Manage credit returns and reconcile statements.
  • Collaboration: Work with the Service Manager who currently handles parts of invoicing, and coordinate with the sales team and other finance personnel.

Requirements:

  • Experience: Proficient in Sage for reconciliation of expenses, VAT, and other financial tasks. Experience with Xero is a plus.
  • Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
  • Flexibility: Open to remote work or working within the Gateshead office.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with potential for increase.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Company bonus.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Flexible working options (remote or office-based).

Please apply for this role now if you have the suitable experience. 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.