Finance Officer

TSG; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

CSR days

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

TSG (Technology Services Group) is seeking a Finance Officer to support the Purchase Ledger & Accounts Team Leader in delivering accurate and timely finance operations. You will maintain the purchase ledger, assist with cash management and month-end processes, and contribute to improvements and automation of finance processes.

This hybrid role requires in-office presence at least 1 day per week in Team Valley and offers a pathway to grow within a forward-thinking technology services provider

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger and month-end processes.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft 365 tools.
• Experience using accounting systems, with MS Business Central desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the purchase ledger and processing invoices.
• Posting daily cash receipts and allocating payments.
• Supporting reconciliations and resolving discrepancies with suppliers.
• Managing the purchase ledger mailbox and prioritising queries.
• Producing reports to support supplier activity and internal processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve and automate finance processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Excel skills

Time management

Finance experience

Purchase ledger

Microsoft Business Central

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

As a Finance Officer, you will support the Purchase Ledger & Accounts Team Leader in delivering accurate and timely finance operations across the business. You will play a key role in maintaining the purchase ledger, supporting cash management activities, and contributing to month-end processes, while ensuring financial tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to improving and automating finance processes, helping to drive efficiency and consistency across the finance function.

This is a hybrid role with an expectation to be in our Team Valley office at least 1 day per week.

Who are we?

TSG (Technology Services Group) are a Managed IT Services provider supporting businesses UK wide with their technology solutions. As a Microsoft Partner we are committed to delivering excellence for our customers alongside investing in our colleagues to provide them with the knowledge and tools required to deliver great results.

TSG are one of the few Microsoft Partners in the UK who hold all six Microsoft designations, and one of the only partners who specialise in mid-market. Our commitment to excellence for our customers and employees is backed by our consistent world class NPS score of +80 and our accreditation as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in addition to being placed on the ‘UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech’ list in both 2024 and again in 2025. Our guiding principles of Team TSG, Service Excellence and Shared growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Ownership at TSG

Every role at TSG comes with our Ownership Ladder. It sets out what ownership means here — from doing your own task well to owning the outcome end-to-end, following the work through every handoff until it lands, and bringing solutions rather than just problems. We include it in every job description because it applies to every person, whatever the role or level. It's the standard we hire to, work to, and back each other on. When you join us, you'll be operating above the ownership line — seeing it, owning it, solving it, and delivering it.

Why should I work for TSG?

• Employee ownership – as a growing business we want to ensure that everybody who contributes towards our success, shares in our success. High performing members of Team TSG are entered into an employee benefits trust (EBT). The EBT is the single largest beneficiary within TSG meaning employees will share the benefits of the proceeds, driving a high performing culture with long term value and mutually beneficial outcomes
• Our open and honest culture where feedback is taken on-board and acted upon
• Our social events – annual all expenses paid ‘TSG Festival’ and team building funds
• Two paid CSR days per annum that you can use to support the community
• Giving something back – the ‘TSG Foundation’ established in November 2022 has so far donated over £160,000 to support nominated businesses and charities
• Our responsibility to the environment as we work towards net carbon zero
• Flexible working opportunities including home working and hybrid options
• Annual salary benchmarking
• Excellent progression opportunities, training and support, including recognised qualifications

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;

• Maintaining the purchase ledger, processing invoices and managing supplier accounts
• Posting daily cash receipts and ensuring accurate allocation of payments
• Supporting bank and supplier reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Managing supplier queries and ensuring timely resolution
• Supporting month-end processes including accruals and prepayments
• Managing the purchase ledger mailbox and prioritising incoming queries
• Producing reports to support supplier activity and internal processes
• Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers to maintain strong relationships
• Identifying opportunities to improve and automate finance processes
• Supporting documentation and standardisation of finance procedures

Knowledge, Skills & Experience;

• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with financial data
• Excellent numeracy skills with the ability to reconcile and validate information
• Strong Excel skills and good knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive approach to identifying issues and suggesting improvements
• Experience within finance, purchase ledger, or transactional finance
• Experience using accounting systems, with Microsoft Business Central desirable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays, rising with length of service
• Employee benefits trust
• Company bonus scheme
• Life assurance 4 x Salary
• Contributory pension scheme at 4% matched
• Cash plan
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Paid CSR Days
• Company sick pay and income protection cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Discounted gym membership
• Long service rewards