Job Description: Finance Assistant Location: Gateshead (Remote or Office-Based) Salary: £25,000 (Potential to increase to £30,000 in the future) Working Hours: Open to part-time and full-time (minimum 3 days per week), Remote working available About the Companies: The company based in Gateshead, recently acquired another company. The companies are looking to integrate their financial operations and are seeking a Finance Assistant to support this transition. Key Responsibilities: Accounts Management: Oversee financial operations remotely, including managing the inbox, reconciling payments, and adding invoices and bills to the system. Payment Processing: Handle payment runs, cash flows, and banking activities. Reconciliation: Perform reconciliation of expenses, VAT, and other financial statements using Sage, with a future transition to Xero within the next 12 months. Financial Monitoring: Ensure accurate input of payments, reconciliations, and remittances into the system and spreadsheets. Monitor financial transactions to maintain oversight of cash flow. Credit Returns and Statements: Manage credit returns and reconcile statements. Collaboration: Work with the Service Manager who currently handles parts of invoicing, and coordinate with the sales team and other finance personnel. Requirements: Experience: Proficient in Sage for reconciliation of expenses, VAT, and other financial tasks. Experience with Xero is a plus. Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. Flexibility: Open to remote work or working within the Gateshead office. Benefits: Competitive salary with potential for increase. Pension scheme. Company bonus. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Flexible working options (remote or office-based). Please apply for this role now if you have the suitable experience.