Finance Assistant

Role:                Finance Assistant

Salary:             £26,000 - £29,000 + private medical cover + holiday purchase scheme

Location:         Newcastle (Hybrid working)

My client, an established company with a 60+ year history of success, is a building design practice whose expertise spans many sectors, where the team of circa 50 work on a wide range of project types, including new build and refurbishments. They are currently looking for a Finance Assistant to join their existing Finance Team in a newly created role.

The Role:

• Responsible for supporting the Finance function across a broad range of finance-related tasks.
• Processing paid invoices
• Running reports
• Monthly billing, P&L and bank account reconciliations
• Quarterly VAT returns
• General finance admin relating to payments and expenses, credit control and payroll
• Updating fee sheets
• Maintaining time management software
• Data input  

The Person:

• A finance background in professional services and/or construction would be preferred
• AAT qualifications are desirable but not essential
• Experience using QuickBooks or a similar accounting package
• Involvement in payroll
• Ability to prepare and set up accurate financial spreadsheets in MS Excel
• Be positive, proactive and dynamic – look for solutions to problems and ways to improve
• Remain flexible in an ever-changing environment
• Have excellent attention to detail

The package for this role includes 23 days holiday, plus the ability to purchase an additional 5 each year and private medical cover (accessed after 6 months). The company would also support an individual hybrid working pattern, once the successful applicant was up to speed.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an expert provider of professional design and consultancy services, offering clear routes for personal development and career progression. Study towards vocational and technical qualifications is actively encouraged.

If you feel you have the qualities my client is seeking, please forward your CV and covering letter indicating your current package to Jen Dunthorne at GEM Partnership or, for a discreet conversation, call their Peterlee office.

GeEM Partnership are acting as an employment agency on this project.

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