Finance Assistant

• Annual Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
• Location: North Shields
• Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (up to 2 days working from home)

As a Finance Assistant, you will be instrumental in supporting my clients financial operations, contributing to a community that fosters hope, belonging, and thriving opportunities for all.

• Process and accurately post invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Handle bank transactions, reconcile bank statements, and monitor cash flow.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and support the reconciliation of key control accounts and inter-company accounts.
• Manage and track restricted and unrestricted funds and donations.
• Record housing benefit, rent, and service charge receipts.
• Provide data analysis support for the Housing division.
• Assist with general finance administration and support Finance Managers with their finance needs.
• Participate in the month-end and year-end closing processes, including the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist with finance reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Support statutory audits and provide necessary documentation as required.
• Assist the HR team and outsourced payroll provider with the preparation of monthly payroll.
• Undertake other tasks and duties as required.

• Previous experience in a finance or financial admin role.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Experience in the charity or housing sector is desirable.
• Proficiency in Xero, Google Suite, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational, time management, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Recognised accounting qualification such as AAT or equivalent is desirable.

• Competitive salary and hybrid working model.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Flexible public holidays.
• Free gym membership for you and a loved one.
• Discounts at our cafes and Day Nursery.
• Discounted holidays in the Lake District.
• Access to a free and confidential Employer Assistance Programme.
• 24/7 GP Helpline and access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes.
• Reward Gateway providing hundreds of retail discounts.
• 2 paid volunteering days per year.
• Life assurance of 2x annual salary and Group Pension Contribution Scheme.

To apply for the Finance Assistant position, please submit your CV now!