Finance Assistant

**Job title**: Finance Assistant (office based in Central Newcastle upon Tyne)

**Hours**: 37.5 per week

**Salary**: £24,000 to £28,000 based on experience

**Holiday entitlement**: 25 days per annum, plus Bank Holidays

**Reporting to**:Finance Manager

**Background**

**Are you a natural problem solver with a talent for staying organised? Join our fast-growing car club that’s driving change across UK towns and cities and become part of our supportive team where no two days are the same**

At Co Wheels, we’re revolutionising how people access vehicles with our ‘pay-as-you-go’ hire service. With a fleet of over 600 cars and vans spread across more than 70 towns and cities in the UK, we’re helping people drive smarter. As a Social Enterprise, we’re on a mission to make car ownership smarter, greener and more sustainable. We also work with numerous public sector organisation like councils, NHS and universities to deliver sustainable corporate car share solutions.

We’re growing fast and we need a proactive, detail-driven Finance Assistant to join our small team to keep our operations running smoothly behind the scenes.

**The Role**

We are looking to hire a confident and professional, finance focused individual to join our small Finance Team. The opportunity is there for an ambitious individual who is interested in Finance or Accountancy in the Newcastle area.

You’ll be working in a friendly environment where your work really matters. Whether it’s reporting on the monthly ‘pay-as-you-go’ income, invoicing clients, or recording supplier invoices into the accounts, you’ll be on the frontline of keeping our car club running like clockwork.

**Summary of Job Responsibilities**:

- Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers using account software i.e. QuickBooks
- Process invoices, receipts and payments in a timely manner.
- Reconcile bank statements.
- Support the preparation of monthly and annual accounts
- Assisting with credit control and customer invoicing
- General finance admin and ad hoc duties as required
- Proven experience in finance, accounting or administrative roles.
- AAT or similar accounting qualification (or working towards one).
- High attention to detail and accuracy skills.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Confident conversing with all kinds of people and able to build positive relationships with internal and external people alike.
- Ability to recognise actual and potential problems and be proactive in seeking relevant solutions.
- Flexible approach to work and shift patterns.
- Good knowledge of IT programs and comfortable using different software programs.
- Strong focus on continuous improvement.
- Must be able to use own initiative and think independently.

**Why Co Wheels?**

**Competitive Salary**- We value your hard work

**Generous Holiday**- 25 days + bank holidays to recharge.

**Cycle-to-Work Scheme**- Plus secure cycle storage for your ride.

**Growth Opportunities**- We want to see you thrive and progress within the company.

**Annual Bonus**- Based on company/ group targets and KPIs.

**Company ECOS Car Scheme**- As part of MG UK, our staff can take advantage of the MG ECOS Scheme.

**Workplace Pension**- With People’s Pension.

**Relaxed Dress Code**- No need to wear a suit to be your best self.

Hours: 37.5 per week (9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday)

, Permanent

**Experience**:

- Business Admin: 1 year (desired)
- Finance Assistant: 1 year (desired)

**Work Location**:Newcastle upon Tyne, office-based

Co Wheels Car Club

Suite 1, 7-15 Pink Lane,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

NE1 5DW

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount

Work Location: In person