Finance Coordinator

The Opportunity

North Tyneside | £25,587 - £27,251 | Permanent | 28-35 Hours per Week

Nigel Wright is delighted to be supporting a well-established and values-led organisation in the North Tyneside area with the recruitment of a Finance Coordinator.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a friendly and collaborative finance team, playing a key role in day-to-day income processing, customer account management, payroll support and financial administration. The position will also be heavily involved in the implementation of a new finance system, offering exposure to systems change and process improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Finance Manager, responsibilities will include:

• Managing customer accounts and responding to finance-related queries.
• Raising invoices and supporting regular billing cycles.
• Processing and reconciling a variety of income streams.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting financial controls.
• Assisting with payroll administration and reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end activities, account reconciliations and reporting.
• Handling banking activities, cash processing and associated administration.
• Working closely with operational managers to reconcile schedules and resolve discrepancies.
• Supporting the implementation and ongoing development of a new finance system.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.

What we're looking for

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Previous experience working within a finance or accounts function.
• Experience of sales ledger, invoicing, reconciliations and income processing.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate and analyse data.
• Experience using finance systems such as Sage, SAP, Oracle, Xero, Microsoft Dynamics or similar.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the confidence to investigate and resolve issues.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience, although candidates studying towards further qualifications will also be considered.

Further details

What's Important

Alongside technical capability, the organisation is seeking someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable and customer-focused.
• Comfortable speaking with customers and stakeholders.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• Curious, inquisitive and keen to improve processes.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working in a close-knit environment.

Additional Information

• Permanent position.
• 28-35 hours per week with flexibility around working pattern.
• Office-based role in North Tyneside with occasional flexibility when required.
• Salary £25,587-£27,251.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to a finance system implementation project.
• Support available for ongoing professional development and finance qualifications.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Louise Smith at Nigel Wright Recruitment.