Finance Assistant

• Job Type: Full-time, Mon - Fri
• Location: Newcastle
• Salary: £12-13p/h

My client is seeking a Finance Assistant to manage their accounts processes efficiently and effectively. The ideal candidate will be responsible for invoice processing, bank reconciliations, maintaining payment schedules, and ensuring accurate financial transactions within their accounting system.

This is a temporary position, initially for 3 months with potential for permanent for the right candidate!

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing and verification against purchase orders.
• Perform bank reconciliations and post transactions to Sage accounting software.
• Maintain a monthly direct debit schedule and contribute to the weekly cash flow forecasting.
• Ensure timely addition of payments to the payment run, checking due dates, and following up on overdue payments.
• Conduct a weekly Bacs payment run to settle invoices.
• Post invoices and credit notes accurately to maintain up-to-date financial records.
• Reconcile supplier accounts against statements received and resolve any discrepancies.
• Review staff expenses, ensuring compliance with company policies and addressing any issues.
• Process credit card transactions and reconcile statements to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role.
• Familiarity with Sage or similar accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to reconcile complex accounts.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage a variety of tasks and deadlines.
• Good communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal staff regarding financial matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for financial reporting and analysis.

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