Finance Assistant – Up to £26,000

Location: Sunderland (Hybrid working available)

Reports to: Finance Manager

Sector: Large organisation | Part of a global group

Experience Level: Entry-level / early career (AP-focused)

Overview

KCR Solutions have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to start or develop their career within finance. Our client is a large, well established organisation that is part of a global group. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a Finance Assistant to their team. This role is ideal for someone with limited accounts experience or a finance graduate seeking their first step into the profession. You will join a small, friendly finance team and benefit from excellent progression opportunities. After a successful probation period, study support will be considered to help you continue your professional development.

Key Responsibilities & Skills

• Process supplier invoices through registration or by ensuring accurate general ledger and work order coding and appropriate authorisation, in line with company policies and controls
• Match, batch and code invoices accurately and within required deadlines
• Maintain supplier records and supporting documentation
• Carry out new supplier setups and supplier amendments, including independent verification of bank details, and maintain accurate records for addresses, VAT and bank information
• Support invoice routing and approval workflows in line with established authorisation procedures
• Assist with general purchase ledger activities, including monitoring shared inboxes and responding to routine internal and supplier queries
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Support bi-monthly, weekly, monthly and ad hoc payment runs
• Assist with credit card and staff expense processing, including responding to related queries
• Support month-end Accounts Payable activities, including reporting and reconciliations, under supervision
• Assist with bank reconciliations
• Maintain accurate financial records, audit trails and documentation at all times
• Support finance process improvements, including the adoption of automation and AI within finance
• Provide ad hoc finance and administrative support to the wider Central Finance team as required
• Work effectively as part of a small, close-knit team, demonstrating a proactive and organised approach
• Confidently use Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent numerical accuracy and good organisational skills
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Ideally have some prior experience in a finance, accounts, or administrative role (including internships or graduate placements) or hold a degree in Finance/Accounting
• Previous exposure to invoice processing, Accounts Payable, or ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Sage, Unit4) is advantageous
• Studying towards AAT or equivalent, or willingness to begin professional studies, is beneficial

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £26,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working after the initial training period
• Study support available following probation
• Opportunity to progress within a large, global organisation
• Supportive Finance Manager and collaborative team environment