Finance Assistant Job in Newcastle

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Finance Assistant Job in Newcastle

Job Description
THE BUSINESS

Our client is a well-established, award-winning Accountancy Business specialising in Wealth Management and Business Advisory. One of which has been operating for over 100 years with its roots firmly based within the North East of England. In 2021 they became an accredited B Corp, meaning they are now globally recognised for using business as a force for good, solidifying that they are part of a growing community that pursues purpose as well as profit.

As the business continues to grow and thrive, they are now looking for driven and dedicated people to join their team. The ideal candidates being individuals that are willing to live and breathe the companies values and culture, with the overall mission of supporting the business function. Situated in the popular area of Jesmond, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business which is dedicated to growth and continuing as a leader within its field.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Annual salary of £23,700 based on experience

Full time/ Permanent position

Working hours are Monday to Friday between 9.00am to 5.00pm

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working hours to accommodate work / life balance

Gym partnership

THE ROLE

Our client is looking for an experienced Financial Assistant to join their thriving Healthcare Department to support services within the business. This is a perfect opportunity for you to come in and make the role your own, whilst working in an environment which is dedicated to helping you succeed and develop. Duties will include

Preparing annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, using both core records and clients accounting software (TBs etc); including analysis of receipts and payments, preparation of bank reconciliations, preparation of control accounts for major Balance Sheet items and preparing and posting journal entries

Preparing provisional business tax computations.

Demonstrating an understanding of the principles of Bookkeeping

Preparing accounts file working papers to a high standard

Increasing knowledge of using spreadsheets, bookkeeping software and year end software

Assisting on larger audit and accounts and other ad hoc assignments

Update time sheets daily in order to identify the profitability of each client

Preparing bank reconciliations and analysing client’s manual records into a suitable format on either excel spreadsheets or Xero.

Preparing control accounts for trade debtors, trade creditors, social security and VAT as well as being able to prepare schedules of accruals, prepayments and other such accounting adjustments

THE PERSON

The successful candidate will have:

Previous working experience as a Finance Assistant, Finance Officer or similar role which covers the core responsibilities of the position

Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures

Advanced MS Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)

Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Sage, Xero)

Organisational and time-management skills

Strong attention to detail with an ability to identify numerical errors

TO APPLY

This role is available now, therefore if you’re keen to learn more about this fantastic opportunity with a unique and growing business, click “Apply now”. Alternatively, you can contact Steve Shovlin at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Newcastle
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Newcastle upon Tyne
County: Tyne & Wear
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £0.00 – £23700/annum
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