Finance Assistant

As a Finance Assistant, you will undertake a variety of finance-related tasks including purchase orders, payments, journal transfers, budget monitoring and support and responding to finance queries, contributing to the efficient operation of the team and supporting sound financial management across the organisation.

We offer training and support to develop skills and knowledge within local government finance, including opportunities to work towards a recognised finance qualification and gain valuable experience in a broad range of financial disciplines

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance Team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to support a wide range of financial activities, helping services effectively manage their budgets and financial processes., We are looking for an individual who has excellent communication skills, good IT skills (especially using Excel), someone who is self-motivated and who can work as an individual or part of a team.

You must have 4 GCSE's passes at Grade C or above (or equivalent) including English and Maths and a knowledge of using General Ledger systems would be deisrable.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your finance career within a supportive and professional Finance Team.

Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.

As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.

Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference.
If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.

Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody's business.

Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.

Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan

In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council's operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government's net zero target of 2050.

We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can't do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.