Reed Accountancy are delighted to be recruiting for a dedicated Finance Assistant to join a long-established, family-run SME in Darlington. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid accounting experience who’s ready to grow within a supportive and busy finance team.

In this hands-on role, you’ll support the day-to-day finance function, including producing accurate management accounts, processing invoices, managing AP/AR, reconciling bank accounts, and working with Sage to produce reports and maintain financial records. You’ll also assist with budgeting, payroll, audits, and wider compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily bank reconciliations
• Maintain accurate financial data in Sage
• Manage purchase/sales invoices and supplier payments
• Prepare financial reports and support monthly reporting packs
• Reconcile vehicle purchases and sales to stock records
• Validate supplier costs and raise queries
• Assist with payroll and audit requirements

About You:

• Strong double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliation skills
• Proficient in Sage and Excel
• Highly organised with great attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong problem-solving abilities
• Experience as a Senior Accounts Assistant or similar (essential)
• AAT qualification and GCSEs in Maths & English (essential)