Finance Assistant Annual Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 Location: North Shields Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (up to 2 days working from home) As a Finance Assistant, you will be instrumental in supporting my clients financial operations, contributing to a community that fosters hope, belonging, and thriving opportunities for all. Day-to-day of the role: Process and accurately post invoices, receipts, and payments. Handle bank transactions, reconcile bank statements, and monitor cash flow. Perform supplier statement reconciliations and support the reconciliation of key control accounts and inter-company accounts. Manage and track restricted and unrestricted funds and donations. Record housing benefit, rent, and service charge receipts. Provide data analysis support for the Housing division. Assist with general finance administration and support Finance Managers with their finance needs. Participate in the month-end and year-end closing processes, including the preparation of monthly management accounts. Assist with finance reports, budgets, and forecasts. Support statutory audits and provide necessary documentation as required. Assist the HR team and outsourced payroll provider with the preparation of monthly payroll. Undertake other tasks and duties as required. Required Skills & Qualifications: Previous experience in a finance or financial admin role. Strong understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles. Experience in the charity or housing sector is desirable. Proficiency in Xero, Google Suite, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications. Excellent organisational, time management, and analytical skills. Strong communication skills and professionalism. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Recognised accounting qualification such as AAT or equivalent is desirable. Benefits: Competitive salary and hybrid working model. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off. Flexible public holidays. Free gym membership for you and a loved one. Discounts at our cafes and Day Nursery. Discounted holidays in the Lake District. Access to a free and confidential Employer Assistance Programme. 24/7 GP Helpline and access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes. Reward Gateway providing hundreds of retail discounts. 2 paid volunteering days per year. Life assurance of 2x annual salary and Group Pension Contribution Scheme. To apply for the Finance Assistant position, please submit your CV now