Details:
- Salary: £27,000 - 30,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Part-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: NE11 Low Fell & Chowdene Gateshead
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Contract Type: Permanent / Part-time
Salary: c. £27,000 - £30,000 FTE
We’re working with a well-established North East manufacturer who is looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their finance team. This Finance Assistant opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on finance work and takes pride in keeping day‑to‑day processes running smoothly. If you are a dependable Finance Assistant who values stability and practical finance over fast‑track progression, this could be an excellent fit.
About the Company
Our client operates within the manufacturing sector, supplying specialist products into a demanding, fast‑paced environment. The business is known for its supportive culture and commitment to employee wellbeing. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and long-term development.
The Role – Finance Assistant
Reporting into the finance controller, the Finance Assistant will play a key part in supporting core transactional finance activities.
Key responsibilities include:
*
Managing the sales ledger and invoicing process
*
Credit control, aged debt follow‑up and customer queries
*
Supporting weekly and monthly finance reporting
*
Assisting with reconciliations and maintaining accurate records
*
This Finance Assistant role works closely with other finance team members and provides essential operational support.
About You
To succeed as a Finance Assistant, you will have:
*
Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar role
*
Strong Excel skills (including formulas and lookups)
*
Confidence communicating with internal teams and customers
*
A practical understanding of accounting fundamentals
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Finance Assistant role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for