Finance Assistant

Reed; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Annual leave entitlement

Early finish Fridays

On-site parking

Job summary

Reed Accountancy are supporting a well-established family-run organisation in the search for an experienced Finance Assistant to join their finance team. This role covers accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, payroll support and general finance administration in a small, collaborative team.

Requirements include at least 3 years in finance, double-entry bookkeeping, Excel proficiency with Pivot Tables, and experience with payroll and ERP systems. AAT qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in finance or accounts environment.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Experience supporting month-end activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Team-focused approach.
• Payroll processing experience.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Understanding of import or international purchasing processes.
• AAT qualification (or studying) - desirable

Responsibilities

• Maintaining supplier account records.
• Processing supplier invoices.
• Preparing and processing supplier payments.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Resolving supplier queries.
• Processing customer receipts and allocating payments.
• Investigating and resolving customer account queries.
• Maintaining accurate customer records.
• Monitoring outstanding balances.
• Chasing overdue payments.
• Building positive relationships with customers while maintaining effective credit control procedures.
• Assisting with payroll processing activities.
• Maintaining payroll-related records and documentation.
• Supporting month-end processes.
• Assisting with account reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Providing administrative support to the wider finance team as required.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll support

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

ERP systems

Import/international purchasing

Education

AAT qualification (desirable)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Location: County Durham Area
• Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The Opportunity

Reed Accountancy are supporting a well-established, family-run organisation in the search for an experienced Finance Assistant to join their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong finance background to join a successful business in a varied role covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, payroll support and general finance administration.

Working within a small and collaborative team, you will contribute to the smooth running of the finance function while supporting wider business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining supplier account records.
• Processing supplier invoices.
• Preparing and processing supplier payments.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Resolving supplier queries.
• Processing customer receipts and allocating payments.
• Investigating and resolving customer account queries.
• Maintaining accurate customer records.
• Monitoring outstanding balances.
• Chasing overdue payments.
• Building positive relationships with customers while maintaining effective credit control procedures.
• Assisting with payroll processing activities.
• Maintaining payroll-related records and documentation.
• Supporting month-end processes.
• Assisting with account reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Providing administrative support to the wider finance team as required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum of 3 years' experience within a finance or accounts environment.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Experience supporting month-end activities.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Team-focused approach.
• Previous experience within a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Payroll processing experience.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Understanding of import or international purchasing processes.
• AAT Qualified (or studying too) - desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Early finish Fridays!
• On-site parking.
• Salary increases within years of service.
• Supportive team environment.
• Long-term career opportunity.