Finance Assistant

Hays; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Temporary Finance Assistant to join their dynamic accounting team in Hartlepool. This role offers an immediate start and involves providing essential finance support, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate financial records. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you'll work closely with the Financial Controller and contribute to the production of management accounts and annual statutory accounts. If you have a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to finance tasks, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Finance role.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Excel and SAGE.

Responsibilities

• Provide finance support for timely reporting and processing invoices.
• Maintain financial systems and produce key reports monthly.

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT aptitude

Education

GCSEs in English

GCSEs in Mathematics

Tools

Excel

SAGE

Job description

Job Description

Temporary Finance Assistant - Hartlepool Based - Immediate Start - £14.00 - £14.25 premium rate per hour.

A leading manufacturing company based in Hartlepool is looking for a temporary finance assistant to join a busy accounting team. You will be reporting to the Financial Controller and will be working with a friendly and welcoming team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide finance support for timely weekly/monthly reporting.
2. Process invoices, reconcile delivery notes to invoices received and purchase orders, in line with best practice processes.
3. Ensure all purchases are fully and accurately recorded within the company's accounting system, including the proper allocation of supplier codes, nominal codes, and cost centres.
4. Process customer refunds accurately and efficiently, adhering to company policies and procedures.
5. Provide regular reports to managers of departments.
6. Maintain financial systems and make updates when necessary.
7. Carry out monthly accounting procedures related to month-end and generation of key reports.
8. Involvement in the production of the monthly preparation of financial data for inclusion in the Management Accounts.
9. Involvement in the production of the annual statutory accounts.
10. Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements and company credit card(s).
11. Deal with (and resolve) general invoice queries via phone and email.
12. Work on ad hoc projects as directed by the Financial Controller.

What you'll need to succeed:

Essentials:

1. Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Finance role.
2. An aptitude for IT – knowledge of software packages like Excel and SAGE.
3. GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics are a minimum requirement.

Personal Attributes:

1. High attention to detail.
2. Methodical and pragmatic approach to tasks.
3. Good communicator and excellent interpersonal skills to maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders and work well as part of a team.
4. Positive mental attitude and embraces challenges and change.
5. Honesty and integrity.

What you need to do now:

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