Job Description

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.

Job Description:

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