Finance Assistant

Hargreaves Land Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hargreaves Rewards

Discount schemes

Job summary

Hargreaves Land Limited in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. Hybrid working and a clear path to develop across multiple finance areas are provided.

You will support day-to-day financial operations, maintain strong controls, and assist with cash flow and reporting. The role reports to the Management Accountant and offers exposure to month-end activities, invoicing, and process improvements in a busy, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a finance function.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, processes and procedures.
• Experience across different areas of a finance team.
• Experience using accounting software and month-end reconciliations.
• Experience preparing or assisting with month-end accounts.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Management Accountant and wider Finance team with a range of financial and administrative activities.
• Preparing and maintaining bank reconciliations.
• Managing sales administration activities, including raising internal and external invoices and producing debtor reports.
• Assisting with month-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, accounts preparation and financial analysis.
• Carrying out ad hoc reconciliations and investigations as required.
• Supporting the purchase ledger function, including payment processing and resolving supplier queries.
• Ensuring financial transactions are accurately coded, recorded and maintained.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and procedures.

Skills

Finance experience

Accounting principles

Multiple finance areas

Accounting software

Month-end processes

Month-end accounts

Job description

Location:

Wellbar Central, Newcastle upon Tyne | Hybrid Working

Package & Benefits:

£28,000 - £32,000 per annum | Annual bonus | Hargreaves Rewards employee benefits platform | Access to a wide range of retail and lifestyle discount schemes.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance team within Hargreaves Land. Reporting to the Management Accountant, you'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, helping to maintain strong financial controls, ensure accurate financial records and support the smooth running of cash collection and payment processes.

This is a varied position offering exposure across multiple areas of finance, providing an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their skills within a busy and supportive finance team.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting the Management Accountant and wider Finance team with a range of financial and administrative activities.
• Preparing and maintaining bank reconciliations.
• Managing sales administration activities, including raising internal and external invoices and producing debtor reports.
• Assisting with month-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, accounts preparation and financial analysis.
• Carrying out ad hoc reconciliations and investigations as required.
• Supporting the purchase ledger function, including payment processing and resolving supplier queries.
• Ensuring financial transactions are accurately coded, recorded and maintained.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and procedures.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working within a finance function.
• A good understanding of accounting principles, processes and procedures.
• Experience working across different areas of a finance team.
• Previous experience using accounting software.Experience of month-end procedures and reconciliations.
• Experience preparing or assisting with month-end accounts.

About You:

• Highly motivated with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Organised, methodical and detail-oriented in your approach.
• Able to work independently and effectively manage your workload.
• A strong communicator who can build positive working relationships across the business.
• Proactive, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.
• Reliable, adaptable and keen to develop your career in finance.

About Hargreaves

At Hargreaves, we're proud to be the people behind the projects that keep the UK moving. Our teams work across infrastructure, logistics, land development and environmental services, delivering the expertise, innovation and practical solutions that help build stronger communities, support critical industries and create a more sustainable future.

As a diverse group of specialist businesses, we play a vital role in developing the foundations for growth, from preparing land and maintaining infrastructure to supporting the energy transition and restoring the environment.

Put simply, when it comes to tackling complex challenges and delivering lasting results, Hargreaves has the how.