📈 Finance Assistant (Fixed Term) – North Shields

Finance Assistant (Fixed Term)

£24,570 per annum (& Benefits)

Closing Date: 27th March 2026. Interviews to be held W/C 30th March 2026.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised individual to join our Finance team as a Finance Assistant located at our North Shields office. If you are a numbers-driven professional who wants to support an organisation that helps communities thrive, we encourage you to apply!

View the full Finance Assistant job description here.

🌟 Is This Role for You?

• Do you have previous experience working in a busy finance or financial administration role?
• Are you confident with numbers and do you understand the vital importance of accurate data?
• Do you have a passion for working within an organisation committed to ensuring all individuals feel they belong, contribute, and thrive in their community?

If you answered yes, you could be the perfect fit for YMCA North Tyneside!

✅ What Will You Be Doing?

As a Finance Assistant, you will be a vital part of our team, undertaking day-to-day transactional activities for both YMCA North Tyneside and our subsidiary, Patterdale Hall Estates Ltd (PHEL). Your main responsibilities include:

• Transactional Accuracy: Processing and posting invoices, receipts, and payments while performing bank and supplier reconciliations.
• Service Support: Recording housing benefits, rent, and service charge receipts to maintain good financial control.
• Team Collaboration: Supporting the Finance Manager with month-end/year-end closing, monitoring the finance inbox, and assisting with statutory audits.
• Effective Communication: Liaising with staff across all functions to provide financial administration support.

 🔑 What Skills and Experience Do You Need?

To be successful in this essential role, it is important that you have:

• Technical Knowledge: A strong understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping (an AAT qualification is desirable).
• Software Proficiency: Professional experience with Google Sheets or Excel; experience with Xero software is a distinct advantage.
• Strong Work Ethic: Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and work accurately under pressure.
• Professionalism: Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Note: This is a Fixed Term Contract (3 months) offering up to 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

🚀 Ready to Apply?

If you feel this is the perfect opportunity to utilise your finance skills for a great cause, please click here to apply and start your journey with YMCA North Tyneside!

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