General/Finance Admin Assistant

• Annual Salary: £25,000–£27,000
• Location: North Shields
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting on behalf of a business in North Shields for a General/Finance Administration Assistant. This role offers a varied, hands-on support experience within a busy office environment, providing exposure to finance processes, logistics coordination, and day-to-day administration tasks. It is ideal for a reliable and practical individual who possesses good common sense and is comfortable handling a range of routine and administrative duties.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Handling incoming telephone calls and providing general office support.
• Carrying out general administrative duties, including filing sales and purchase invoices.
• Coordinating and booking transport for customer shipments.
• Submitting invoices and proof of delivery (POD) documentation to customers, where required.
• Working across accounting systems, notably Sage 50.
• Exposure to payroll processes, with Sage Payroll experience being desirable but not essential.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Some prior office experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with spreadsheets.
• Experience with Sage 50 and familiarity with general payroll processes; Sage Payroll knowledge is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with repetitive tasks.
• Confidence in using Excel and spreadsheets.
• A proactive and dependable approach to work.

To apply for the General/Finance Admin Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.