Finance Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to support our team with day-to-day financial operations. This role is ideal for someone eager to develop their skills across a broad range of finance tasks and who enjoys variety. A solid understanding of debits and credits is essential to hit the ground running, and there is the opportunity to develop your skillset if you currently deal with a narrower list of finance tasks.

The role will see you dealing with purchase and sales ledgers, processing staff expenses, and credit card transactions, raising and processing purchase orders, resolving supplier queries, carrying out reconciliations, assisting with credit control, supplier payments and working in Sage 50 Accounts. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working collaboratively, and have a keen eye for detail, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your finance career in a supportive, dynamic team.

This role is based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear and requires candidates to live within a reasonable commuting distance. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who do not reside within this area. If you are not within commuting distance, we kindly ask that you do not apply for this position. 

At Cenergist, we provide energy and water efficiency solutions for commercial and domestic buildings including ground source heat pumps, and underfloor heating solutions. Our turnkey delivery process takes clients from concept stage to measured results so they can meet their Net Zero and sustainability goals. 

Cenergist has established a reputation in the UK as a provider of choice for the public sector, utilities and commercial clients based on quality and performance. Our success is underpinned by our values which includes a commitment to quality, collaboration, supporting each other and embracing innovation. The role is a great opportunity to join a business that is constantly moving forward and pushing new technology with their work. 

• Salary up to £26,000
• 25 days' annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) 
• 37.5 hours per week
• Flexible start and finish times
• Company pension 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Life insurance 
• Wellness programme 

In purchase ledger you will raise purchase orders and send for approval, match GRN/purchase orders with invoices in Sage, process invoices for authorisation,

resolve supplier queries and post journals, prepare the weekly payment run and allocate payments. Prepare CIS monthly returns.

In sales ledger you will raise invoices, create new accounts, monitor credit limits and chase overdue debts

Additionally you will deal with staff expenses and credit cards, check against receipts, import into Sage, and some knowledge of GBP and Euro Bank accounts is desirable. 

• Finance experience in a similar role.
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Sage 50 Accounts essential
• Internet skills including use of e-mails, group messaging and data collection
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Word Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and suppliers.  
• Accuracy and the ability to solve problems
• To work as part of a team and independently to deliver a common goal or objective              
• Work in line with Cenergist Values – Quality, Collaboration, Innovation, Support and Passion 

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, we kindly ask that you do not apply for this position.