Finance Officer (FTC)
Newcastle upon Tyne
up to £32,000
Contract
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Officer to join a well-established organisation based in Wallsend. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong transactional finance experience who enjoys a varied role and is looking to join a supportive finance team.
Initially offered as a fixed-term contract for 4 months, there is genuine potential for the position to become permanent.
The Role
You'll provide support across several key areas of the finance function, with responsibilities including:
- Managing credit control activities and proactively chasing outstanding payments
- Processing supplier invoices and supporting the purchase ledger function
- Reconciling bank accounts and allocating cash receipts
- Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries
- Assisting with month-end finance processes
- Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all transactions are processed correctly
- Supporting the wider finance team with general transactional finance duties as required
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience in a Finance Officer or similar transactional finance role
- Strong experience in credit control and purchase ledger
- Good working knowledge of bank reconciliations and general finance processes
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with customers and suppliers
- Experience using finance systems such as Sage and Microsoft Excel
What's on Offer?
- Salary up to £32,000
- Fixed-term contract with the opportunity to become permanent
- Collaborative, office-based role in Wallsend
- 25 days + bank holidays
- Opportunity to make a real impact within a busy finance function
If you're an experienced finance professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.
