Finance Assistant: Growth-Focused & Detail-Oriented

Independent Utility Advice ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

50% discount on LNER train travel

Hotel and restaurant discounts

Team social events and incentives

Early Friday finishes (performance- or

Paid day off on your birthday

Structured onboarding and ongoing训练

Job summary

Independent Utility Advice ltd is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their growing Finance team in the North East of England. You will support day-to-day financial activities, process invoices, handle reconciliations, and contribute to month-end routines with a focus on accuracy and controls.

You will work closely with colleagues across the business, maintain robust financial records, and help deliver timely management information while developing your accounting skills within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Experience processing invoices and reconciling financial transactions.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with sales ledger activities, including raising invoices and allocating customer payments.
• Support credit control activities and follow up on outstanding customer balances.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Process employee expenses in line with company policies.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and daily cash allocation.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure documentation is filed appropriately.
• Support month-end and year-end finance processes.
• Assist with preparing financial reports and management information.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal departments regarding finance-related queries.
• Ensure all financial transactions are processed in accordance with company procedures and controls.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance function.

Skills

Finance experience

Invoice processing

Reconciliation

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Workload management

Education

AAT qualification desirable

Accounting qualification in progress

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Independent Utility Advice ltd is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their growing Finance team in the North East of England. You will support day-to-day financial activities, process invoices, handle reconciliations, and contribute to month-end routines with a focus on accuracy and controls.

You will work closely with colleagues across the business, maintain robust financial records, and help deliver timely management information while developing your accounting skills within a supportive,