An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Officer to join a well-established organisation based in Wallsend. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong transactional finance experience who enjoys a varied role and is looking to join a supportive finance team. Initially offered as a fixed‑term contract for 4 months, there is genuine potential for the position to become permanent.
The Role
- Managing credit control activities and proactively chasing outstanding payments
- Processing supplier invoices and supporting the purchase ledger function
- Reconciling bank accounts and allocating cash receipts
- Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries
- Assisting with month‑end finance processes
- Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all transactions are processed correctly
- Supporting the wider finance team with general transactional finance duties as required
About You
- Previous experience in a Finance Officer or similar transactional finance role
- Strong experience in credit control and purchase ledger
- Good working knowledge of bank reconciliations and general finance processes
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with customers and suppliers
- Experience using finance systems such as Sage and Microsoft Excel
What's on Offer?
- Salary up to £32,000
- Fixed‑term contract with the opportunity to become permanent
- Collaborative, office‑based role in Wallsend
- 25 days + bank holidays
- Opportunity to make a real impact within a busy finance function
Finance Officer in North East employer: BMC Recruitment Group Ltd
Join a dynamic team in Teesside where innovation meets opportunity! As an Operations Coordinator, you'll thrive in a supportive work culture that values employee growth and celebrates 25 years of excellence. With benefits like early finishes on Fridays and an office closure during Christmas, this is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact in a company dedicated to investing in its people and future.
