Finance Assistant

Employer: Jackson Hogg

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East England, GB

Salary: £28,000

Job type: FULL_TIME, Work From Home

Posted: 2026-04-20T00:00:00Z

Sector: Finance & Accounting

Job Description

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be partnering with a manufacturing business on the appointment of a Finance Assistant. This is a well-rounded role supporting the day-to-day operations of the finance function, with exposure across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Working closely with the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely payments and supporting effective credit control processes. Key Responsibilities Process and record supplier invoices accurately and maintain the purchase ledger Manage supplier queries, perform statement reconciliations and support payment runs Raise and process sales invoices and support accounts receivable activities Carry out credit control, monitor outstanding balances and follow up overdue payments Allocate incoming cash and maintain accurate customer account balances Monitor daily bank activity, post transactions and perform bank reconciliations Support wider finance processes and departmental tasks as required About You Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel High attention to detail with a proactive and organised approach Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage queries efficiently Confident communicator when liaising with suppliers, customers and internal teams

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