Finance Coordinator

Nigel Wright Group; North Shields; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Nigel Wright Group is supporting a well-established organisation in North Tyneside seeking a Finance Coordinator to join a friendly finance team. You will handle day-to-day income processing, customer account management, payroll support and financial administration, with involvement in a new finance system project.

The role is permanent, 28-35 hours per week, office-based with some flexibility. Strong Excel and experience with Sage, SAP, Oracle, Xero or Microsoft Dynamics are desirable, along

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounts function.
• Invoicing, income processing and reconciliations experience.
• Strong Excel skills and data manipulation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing customer accounts and responding to finance-related queries.
• Raising invoices and supporting regular billing cycles.
• Processing and reconciling a variety of income streams.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting financial controls.
• Assisting with payroll administration and reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end activities, account reconciliations and reporting.
• Handling banking activities, cash processing and administration.
• Working with operational managers to reconcile schedules and resolve discrepancies.
• Supporting the implementation and ongoing development of a new finance system.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Sage

SAP

Oracle

Xero

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

The OpportunityNorth Tyneside £25,587 - £27,251 Permanent 28-35 Hours per Week

Nigel Wright is delighted to be supporting a well-established and values-led organisation in the North Tyneside area with the recruitment of a Finance Coordinator.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a friendly and collaborative finance team, playing a key role in day-to-day income processing, customer account management, payroll support and financial administration. The position will also be heavily involved in the implementation of a new finance system, offering exposure to systems change and process improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Finance Manager, responsibilities will include:

• Managing customer accounts and responding to finance-related queries.
• Raising invoices and supporting regular billing cycles.
• Processing and reconciling a variety of income streams.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting financial controls.
• Assisting with payroll administration and reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end activities, account reconciliations and reporting.
• Handling banking activities, cash processing and associated administration.
• Working closely with operational managers to reconcile schedules and resolve discrepancies.
• Supporting the implementation and ongoing development of a new finance system.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.

What we\'re looking for

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Previous experience working within a finance or accounts function.
• Experience of sales ledger, invoicing, reconciliations and income processing.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate and analyse data.
• Experience using finance systems such as Sage, SAP, Oracle, Xero, Microsoft Dynamics or similar.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the confidence to investigate and resolve issues.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience, although candidates studying towards further qualifications will also be considered.

Further details

What\'s Important

Alongside technical capability, the organisation is seeking someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable and customer-focused.
• Comfortable speaking with customers and stakeholders.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• Curious, inquisitive and keen to improve processes.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working in a close-knit environment.

Additional Information

• Permanent position.
• 28-35 hours per week with flexibility around working pattern.
• Office-based role in North Tyneside with occasional flexibility when required.
• Salary £25,587-£27,251.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to a finance system implementation project.
• Support available for ongoing professional development and finance qualifications.