An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Part-time Finance Assistant to work for a successful business in the centre of Newcastle. Your duties will be as follows:

• Responsible for the accounts payable processes and invoice processing
• Reconciling bank accounts and posting to Sage
• Maintaining monthly direct debit schedule and inputting to weekly cashflow
• Checking invoices and credit notes against the purchase order and query any issues
• Adding payments to the payment run including checking due dates and following up on overdue payments
• Weekly bacs payment run
• Posting invoices and credit notes
• Reconciling supplier accounts against statements received and following up on queries
• Checking expenses and querying any issues with staff
• Credit card processing
• Petty cash reconciliation

You will have a good knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook. Sage experience is preferred but not essential. This role will suit someone who is keen to be part of a strong, driven team.

KCR are excited to be working with this successful and business based in Middlesbrough. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will become an integral part of a busy finance team, supporting the production of accurate financial information across multiple business entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts to trial balance stage
• Post and reconcile journals
• Accruals and prepayments
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation journals
• Support cashflow monitoring and reporting activities
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions are accurately reflected within the accounts
• Assist in maintaining robust financial controls and procedures
• Provide ad hoc support to the Finance Manager and wider finance team

Candidate Requirements

• Strong understanding of month-end processes
• Ability to work confidently to trial balance stage
• Good Excel skills and experience using accounting software
• Organised and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking a broad Assistant Accountant position with genuine exposure to management accounting responsibilities and clear career development opportunities.