Finance Assistant 12 Months FTC

Newcastle upon Tyne

up to £27,000

Contract

We are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join our well-established client, in the professional services industry, on a full-time fixed-term contract. The role is office based in central Newcastle, until October 2026. You must be able to commute to Newcastle city centre 5 days a week, and be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role. The contract is to start as soon as possible.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join our well-established client, in the professional services industry, on a full-time fixed-term contract.

The role is office based in central Newcastle, until October 2026. You must be able to commute to Newcastle city centre 5 days a week, and be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role. The contract is to start as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day banking activities, including processing incoming and outgoing payments, managing prepaid expense cards, and reconciling credit card transactions.
• Accurately process and reconcile expenses and supplier invoices, ensuring correct posting across Dext, Xero, and CCH.
• Support credit control by monitoring outstanding debtor balances and keeping managers informed of overdue payments.
• Assist with timesheet administration, including chasing submissions and carrying out analysis when needed.
• Contribute to month-end tasks such as journal postings, reconciliations, reporting, and preparing schedules for CFO review.
• Monitor and manage the finance inbox, dealing with queries such as WIP requests, time reallocations, and expense approvals.
• Provide general finance and administrative assistance on an ad hoc basis.

Skills & Experience

• Previous background in finance or accounts (experience within professional services is advantageous).
• Confident using accounting software with strong Excel skills.
• Excellent numerical ability with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear and confident communication skills.

Details

• Start date: ASAP
• End date: Expected around the first week of October 2026
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (37 hours per week)