The Opportunity Nigel Wright are delighted to be supporting our client, as they look to appoint a Finance Assistant into their office based in North Shields. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and proactive individual who is looking for a varied position with diverse responsibilities and opportunities for development. Working 37.5 hours per week, with hybrid working available and very attractive benefits this is a fantastic role for an experienced Finance Assistant. Key Responsibilities Process and post invoices, receipts, and payments accurately Post bank transactions, reconcile bank statements and monitor cash flow Perform Supplier statement reconciliations Support with the reconciliation of key control accounts and inter-company accounts Help manage and track restricted funds, unrestricted funds and donations Record housing benefit, rent and service charge receipts Provide support with data analysis for the Housing division Assist with general finance administration and support the Finance Managers with their finance needs Support the month-end and year-end closing processes including participating in the preparation of the monthly management accounts Assist with finance reports, budgets and forecasts Help with statutory audits and provide necessary documentation as required Assist HR team and outsourced payroll provider with preparation of monthly payroll Other tasks and duties as required About you Previous experience of working in a busy finance or financial admin role A strong understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles Previous of experience Charity or Housing sector experience is desirable Good communication skills, demonstrating professionalism in your interactions, with an ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent time management skills with the ability to work accurately, with an attention to detail,and prioritise workload effectively Experience with Xero software would be an advantage Proficient in Google, Excel and other commonly used Microsoft Office applications. Comfortable building and maintaining spreadsheets Excellent organisational skills Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently Strong attention to detail with good analytical skills Recognised accounting qualification such as AAT or equivalent is desirable Benefits Hybrid working with 2 days working from home 5 Weeks Holiday Bank Holidays and your Birthday off Free Gym Membership for you and a loved one Discounts at Cafe’s, nursery and holiday home Access to a free and confidential Employer Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP Helpline and salary sacrifice schemes 2x Paid Volunteering Days