Finance Assistant

Location Stockton-on-Tees
Discipline: Accountancy & Finance
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000-£32,000
Contact name: Emily Watson

Contact email: emily@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 23544
Published: about 2 hours ago

Due to continued growth, we’re recruiting a Finance Assistant on behalf of a well-established, family-owned business operating across the North of England.

This is a varied role at the heart of the finance and administration function, reporting directly to the Head of Finance. It will suit someone who enjoys a hands-on workload, takes pride in accuracy, and is keen to support and improve finance systems and processes. Both full-time and part-time applicants will be considered.

Finance & Administration

  • Performing bank, credit card, and supplier account reconciliations, ensuring accurate allocation of costs

  • Recording, filing, and reporting financial transactions in line with internal procedures

  • Maintaining customer and supplier accounts and supporting the sales ledger, including invoicing, credit control, and dispute resolution

  • Reviewing financial data to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with company policies

  • Reconciling payroll, timesheets, and employee data for accurate departmental and management reporting

  • Assisting with budget preparation, asset registers, and reporting on work in progress

Asset, Fleet & Stock Management

  • Managing records for vehicles, equipment, and other assets, including coordinating servicing, repairs, and renewals

  • Supporting stock control processes and ensuring appropriate inventory levels

  • Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to maintain operational coverage

Continuous Improvement & Support

  • Identifying and implementing system and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

  • Providing administrative support to HR, Health & Safety, or other internal teams as required

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar finance/accounts role within an SME

  • Ideally have AAT Level 3 (or equivalent), achieved or in progress

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines

  • Analytical, proactive problem-solver

  • Proficient in Excel

  • Experience using Xero or another accounting software

Additional Information:

  • Working hours: 40 hours per week (full-time)

  • Part-time applicants will be considered

  • Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays