Finance Coordinator

Age UK North Tyneside; North East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Age UK North Tyneside is seeking a Finance Coordinator to support high-quality financial administration and help implement a new finance system. You will work with the Finance Manager to manage income processing, payroll support, and reporting across the group.

The role requires strong numeracy, attention to detail and the ability to work independently and with stakeholders. AAT Level 3 and GCSEs are essential, with payroll and systems experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• GCSE Mathematics and English (or equivalent).
• Experience working within a finance department.
• Experience of income processing, reconciliations and financial administration.
• Experience using finance systems and maintaining financial records.
• Experience of using online banking and electronic payment systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate income processing activities within the Group.
• Support payroll administration and payroll enquiries.
• Maintain financial controls and support month-end processes.
• Assist with the development and testing of a new finance system.
• Produce journals and finance reports for audits and year-end.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Excel proficient

Organisational skills

Communication & interpersonal skills

Payroll support awareness

Debt and reconciliations awareness

Education

AAT Level 3 (or equivalent)

GCSE Mathematics

GCSE English

AAT Level 4 (desirable)

Tools

Finance systems

Online banking & electronic payments

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Age UK North Tyneside is looking for an organised and proactive Finance Coordinator to support the delivery of high-quality financial administration across the Group. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy Finance Team and play a key role in both daily financial operations and the implementation of a new finance system that will help shape the future of our organisation.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will coordinate income processing activities, support payroll administration, maintain financial controls and contribute to the successful development of new financial processes and systems.

Responsibilities:

Finance System Implementation

You will play an important role in the implementation of our new finance system by:

• Supporting data migration, testing and system development activities.
• Working with colleagues and system providers to resolve issues.
• Assisting with training and knowledge sharing across the organisation.
• Supporting the ongoing development and optimisation of finance processes following implementation.

Income Processing & Financial Administration

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing and reconciling income across the Group.
• Producing and distributing invoices.
• Monitoring customer accounts and resolving queries.
• Processing electronic payments, standing orders and online transactions.
• Maintaining accurate income records and banking documentation.
• Supporting debt recovery activities and debtor reviews.
• Assisting service managers with reporting and reconciliations.

Payroll Support

You will also support payroll functions by:

• Assisting with payroll processing and employee record maintenance.
• Supporting payroll reconciliations and compliance activities.
• Responding to payroll enquiries.
• Providing cover during periods of annual leave or increased workload.

Month End and Financial Reporting

You will help ensure accurate financial reporting through:

• Income and control account reconciliations.
• Debtor and creditor monitoring.
• Payroll reconciliation activities.
• Preparation of journals and finance reports.
• Supporting audit requirements and year-end processes.

We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, strong numerical skills and a commitment to accuracy. You will be able to manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, and work both independently and collaboratively. Finance Co or - JP 26 Word

Essential Requirements:

• AAT Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).
• GCSE Mathematics and English (or equivalent).
• Experience working within a finance department.
• Experience of income processing, reconciliations and financial administration.
• Experience using finance systems and maintaining financial records.
• Experience of using online banking and electronic payment systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Requirements

• AAT Level 4 qualification or above.
• Payroll administration experience.
• Experience supporting finance system implementations.
• Charity, health, social care or not-for-profit sector experience.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.
• Knowledge of financial controls and audit requirements.