Finance Assistant Annual Salary: £25-27,000, depending on experience Location: Gateshead Job Type: Full-time, Permanent My client is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join their team. This role involves a variety of financial tasks, from handling purchase orders to assisting with credit control and supporting month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will be an organised, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a dynamic environment. Day-to-day of the role: Daily monitoring of all purchase orders, ensuring they are approved, distributed to suppliers, and matched to purchase invoices through Lightyear. Serve as the point of contact for procurement across the business, including monitoring. Manage purchasing and accounts inboxes to ensure all queries are actioned promptly. Produce weekly sales invoices and assist with credit control. Support month-end close for Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) including statement reconciliations. Assist with month-end journals and quarterly VAT return preparation. Process bi-weekly payment runs, staff expenses, and credit card reconciliations. Provide support for customs bonded import/export administration. Participate in projects and perform other ad-hoc tasks as required. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in a finance assistant role or similar. Strong organisational and time management skills. Proficiency in financial software and systems, particularly Lightyear. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Knowledge of VAT returns, credit control, and general accounting principles. To apply for this Finance Assistant position, please submit your CV.