Senior Finance Assistant

Your new company
This is a very well-respected, not-for-profit membership organisation with a strong commitment to excellence and service. Based at the Stockton HQ, they are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Finance Assistant to join the friendly and dynamic Finance Department. You'll be part of a highly skilled, self-motivated team ensuring our statutory and regulatory financial obligations are met with precision and timeliness.
Your new role
As a Senior Finance Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the Financial Controller and wider finance team. You'll be responsible for a variety of finance and administrative tasks, contributing to the smooth operation of our financial processes and helping maintain a professional and welcoming office environment.Key Responsibilities

• Manage credit control and sales invoicing for the organisation and its subsidiaries.
• Access and monitor bank accounts.
• Support the Finance Assistant with:
  • Matching purchase invoices
  • Resolving payment queries
  • Supplier statement reconciliations
  • Payment runs
  • Spreadsheet maintenance
  • Month-end reporting
  • Document control (filing, photocopying, scanning)
• Handle incoming calls and resolve queries or forward messages appropriately.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, tidy, and welcoming office space.

What you'll need to succeed
Strong knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

What you'll get in return 35 hours/week | Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30
Flexible, hybrid working.Holiday: 23 days annual leave + statutory holidays
Contract Type:
Full-time, Permanent
What you need to do now
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