About the role

Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Chester-Le-Street
Contract Type: Temporary to Fixed Term (9 month contract in total with opportunity for permanent employment thereafter)
Salary: £14.29 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break)
Additional Benefits: Hybrid working available after the initial training period, with onsite parking provided.

Role Overview
We are looking for a proactive Finance Assistant to support the finance team with day-to-day financial operations. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial records, providing vital support to the finance department and contributing to the overall efficiency of their operations. This position is perfect for someone with prior finance experience, particularly within an SME and a strong attention to detail.

Core Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Process supplier invoices and prepare weekly payments for review

• Reconcile supplier statements and handle client payment inquiries

• Maintain and manage an up-to-date vendor list and manage vendor appraisals

• Monitor and chase outstanding client payments

• Oversee day-to-day bank transactions

• Onboard new suppliers

• Reconciliation:

• Maintain accurate financial records using Sage200

• Reconcile bank statements, virtual card transactions, and credit card transactions

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes

• Support the annual financial audit

• Expenses:

• Assist with employee expense claims

• Administrative Support:

• Maintain organized filing systems for financial documents

• Respond to finance-related queries from internal teams and external stakeholders

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role

• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage200 or similar)

• Strong Excel skills and keen attention to detail

• A solid understanding of basic accounting principles

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

Desirable Criteria

• AAT qualification or working towards it

• Experience in a project-based or technology-driven business

• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a plus

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and skills.

NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.