Finance Operations Specialist: Precision & Process Improvement

Jobtailor; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Finance Assistant to process transactions across multiple ledgers, support payments and working capital, and maintain robust financial controls. You will handle supplier and customer queries, manage cashbook and expenses, and support continuous data quality improvements.

The role requires experience with finance systems and Excel, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across teams to drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Operations or similar role.
• Experience processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Experience supporting supplier, customer or internal stakeholder queries.
• Experience working with finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience reconciling financial information and investigating discrepancies.
• Exposure to process improvement or automation initiatives would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions across ledgers accurately and timely.
• Support payment processing and working capital management.
• Maintain financial controls, compliance and data accuracy.
• Handle supplier, customer and stakeholder queries.
• Assist with cashbook administration, expenses processing and ledger support.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Collaborate with Finance and wider business to improve processes.

Skills

Finance transaction processing

Microsoft Excel

Reconciliation

Data validation

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Ledger management

Cashbook administration

Expense processing

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Collaboration

Tools

Finance systems

Spreadsheets

Workflow tools

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Finance Assistant to process transactions across multiple ledgers, support payments and working capital, and maintain robust financial controls. You will handle supplier and customer queries, manage cashbook and expenses, and support continuous data quality improvements.

The role requires experience with finance systems and Excel, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across teams to drive efficiency.