Finance Assistant 12 Months FTC

BMC Appointments Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking a Finance Assistant for a full-time position in central Newcastle until October 2026. This role involves handling banking activities, processing invoices, and supporting credit control. Ideal candidates will have a finance background, proficiency in accounting software, and strong organizational skills. The position requires commuting to Newcastle city centre five days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance role is required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day banking activities and process payments.
• Accurately reconcile expenses and invoices.
• Support credit control and manage outstanding balances.
• Perform month-end closing tasks and preparation for CFO review.

Skills

Finance or accounts background

Accounting software proficiency

Strong Excel skills

Numerical accuracy

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Tools

Dext

Xero

CCH

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join our well-established client, in the professional services industry, on a full-time fixed-term contract.The role is office based in central Newcastle, until October 2026. You must be able to commute to Newcastle city centre 5 days a week, and be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role. The contract is to start as soon as possible.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join our well-established client, in the professional services industry, on a full-time fixed-term contract.

The role is office based in central Newcastle, until October 2026. You must be able to commute to Newcastle city centre 5 days a week, and be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role. The contract is to start as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day banking activities, including processing incoming and outgoing payments, managing prepaid expense cards, and reconciling credit card transactions.
• Accurately process and reconcile expenses and supplier invoices, ensuring correct posting across Dext, Xero, and CCH.
• Support credit control by monitoring outstanding debtor balances and keeping managers informed of overdue payments.
• Assist with timesheet administration, including chasing submissions and carrying out analysis when needed.
• Contribute to month-end tasks such as journal postings, reconciliations, reporting, and preparing schedules for CFO review.
• Monitor and manage the finance inbox, dealing with queries such as WIP requests, time reallocations, and expense approvals.
• Provide general finance and administrative assistance on an ad hoc basis.

Skills & Experience

• Previous background in finance or accounts (experience within professional services is advantageous).
• Confident using accounting software with strong Excel skills.
• Excellent numerical ability with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear and confident communication skills.

Details

• End date: Expected around the first week of October 2026
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (37 hours per week)

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