Finance Operations Assistant

DC Thomson

Finance Operations Assistant supporting ledgers, payments, reconciliations, and financial controls at Synergi, a UK automation and cloud solutions technology partner.

Posted 8/22/2026full-timeGateshead • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting stakeholder queries. Proficient in finance systems and Microsoft Excel, with a strong focus on compliance, data accuracy, and process improvement.

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Financial Transaction ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelStakeholder Relationship ManagementProcess ImprovementData Accuracy

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Hard Skills

Finance Transaction ProcessingFinancial Record MaintenanceReconciliationExpense ProcessingCashbook AdministrationData ValidationFinancial ReportingAutomation InitiativesLedger ManagementIssue Identification

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsAnalytical MindsetCollaborationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Finance SystemsSpreadsheetsWorkflow Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial ControlComplianceWorking Capital ManagementProcess Improvement InitiativesOperational Decision Making

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver accurate and timely processing of finance transactions across multiple ledgers
Support efficient payment processing and working capital management
Maintain high levels of financial control, compliance and data accuracy
Provide support to colleagues, suppliers and customers
Manage purchase ledger, sales ledger support, cashbook administration, expenses processing and stakeholder queries
Contribute to process improvement initiatives, automation opportunities and continuous enhancement of data quality and service delivery
Help maintain confidence in financial reporting and operational decision making
Take ownership of tasks, follow issues through to completion and escalate risks appropriately
Work collaboratively across Finance and the wider business to improve processes and achieve shared outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Operations or similar role
Experience processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate financial records
Experience supporting supplier, customer or internal stakeholder queries
Experience working with finance systems and Microsoft Excel
Experience reconciling financial information and investigating discrepancies
Exposure to process improvement or automation initiatives would be advantageous
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Comfortable working with financial information and reconciliations
Strong stakeholder relationship and communication skills
Ability to identify issues and recommend practical improvements
Confidence using finance systems, spreadsheets and workflow tools
Analytical mindset with the ability to review, validate and interpret financial information
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
Submit a CV and cover letter through the online application process

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Deliver accurate and timely processing of finance transactions across multiple ledgers
Support efficient payment processing and working capital management
Maintain high levels of financial control, compliance and data accuracy
Provide support to colleagues, suppliers and customers
Manage purchase ledger, sales ledger support, cashbook administration, expenses processing and stakeholder queries
Contribute to process improvement initiatives, automation opportunities and continuous enhancement of data quality and service delivery
Help maintain confidence in financial reporting and operational decision making
Take ownership of tasks, follow issues through to completion and escalate risks appropriately
Work collaboratively across Finance and the wider business to improve processes and achieve shared outcomes 🎯 Requirements
Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Operations or similar role
Experience processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate financial records
Experience supporting supplier, customer or internal stakeholder queries
Experience working with finance systems and Microsoft Excel
Experience reconciling financial information and investigating discrepancies
Exposure to process improvement or automation initiatives would be advantageous
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Comfortable working with financial information and reconciliations
Strong stakeholder relationship and communication skills
Ability to identify issues and recommend practical improvements
Confidence using finance systems, spreadsheets and workflow tools
Analytical mindset with the ability to review, validate and interpret financial information
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
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