Blair West are working with a Gateshead-based e-commerce business as they look to recruit a Finance Assistant.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be involved in both Transactional processing as well as month-end reporting. The role is being offered with full Study Support, making it an ideal opportunity for those who are looking to aid their professional development within a business who are going through a period of sustained growth.
The opportunity:
- Monitor daily purchase orders and reconcile them with purchase invoices.
 - Generate weekly sales invoices.
 - Ensure accurate entry of rechargeable costs for weekly sales invoicing.
 - Assist in the month-end closing processes for Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), including statement reconciliations.
 - Provide support for month-end margin analysis.
 - Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
 
You'll be the ideal candidate for this position if you're:
- You have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a comparable finance role.
 - You are proficient in Excel and other computer applications, with a commitment to meeting deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
 - You possess strong attention to detail and a thorough grasp of generally accepted accounting principles.
 - You have familiarity with accounting software systems.
 - You exhibit excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
 - You have a positive "can-do" attitude.
 
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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