Rewards and Benefits on offer;

• Immediate start date
• Permanent role
• Superb company culture
• Varied and interesting role
• Friendly working team environment

The Company you will be working for;

Our client is an established and successful company based in Gateshead. They are currently looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. If you are interested and meet the person specification of the job role, please apply below.

The Role you will be doing;

• To ensure the accuracy of the company’s purchase ledger.
• Maintain good communications with suppliers.
• To support Financial Controller on the day to day running of the finance department.
• Process supplier invoices and ensuring that the 3 way match carried out.
• Prepare supplier account reconciliation to statements and investigate any differences
• Assist in resolving any purchase ledger queries.
• Monthly Supplier payment runs
• Weekly Sales Stats reports
• Month end Bank Reconciliations
• Process Employee Expense reports
• Vat returns
• Month end close -Sustainability reporting
• Assist in Yearly stock take & Statutory Audit preparation

About you;

• You will hold with at least 2-5 years purchase ledger experience, ideally in a fast moving manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of the local legislation re. VAT.
• An experienced MS office tool user with good IT skills.
• You are a good team player with excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of standard costing
• Sage 200 experience is essential
• A passion for continuous learning and development.
• Excellent and proven interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Intellectual strength and a high level of drive and personal commitment.
• Working well under pressure, and engaging at all levels of the organisation both internally and
• externally.
• Ability to make and accept challenge positively and debate confidently.
• Credible with peers and able to demonstrate added value.

Salary;

• A highly Competitive market Salary which exceeds all NMW levels, the client would prefer to discuss expectations during their interview process