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Finance Operations Assistant
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Gateshead, UK
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
21 August 2026
What they need
About Synergi
At Synergi, we're passionate about helping organisations work smarter.
As an award-winning technology partner, we help businesses transform the way they operate through automation, cloud solutions, business applications and managed services. Our teams work with organisations across the UK to improve productivity, strengthen compliance, streamline processes and create sustainable growth.
As our business continues to grow, we're looking for a Finance Operations Assistant to join our Finance team and help ensure our financial operations are accurate, efficient and ready to support the next phase of our journey.
Role Purpose
The Finance Operations Assistant is responsible for delivering accurate, timely and controlled financial administration across multiple areas of finance operations, including purchase ledger, sales ledger support, cashbook administration, expenses processing and stakeholder query management.
The role helps ensure Synergi maintains reliable financial information, effective controls and responsive finance support services that enable better commercial decision making across the business.
In addition to supporting day-to-day finance processes, the role contributes to process improvement initiatives, automation opportunities and continuous enhancement of data quality and service delivery.
Outcomes the role should drive
- 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 excellent support to colleagues, suppliers and customers.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and automation initiatives across finance processes.
- Help maintain confidence in financial reporting and operational decision making.
Requirements
Experience
- 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.
Skills
- 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.
Behaviours that will help this role succeed
- Think Customer
Provides responsive, accurate support to colleagues, suppliers and customers while maintaining financial control and data accuracy. - Get it Done
Takes ownership of tasks, follows issues through to completion and escalates risks appropriately. - Succeed Together
Works collaboratively across Finance and the wider business to improve processes and achieve shared outcomes. - Keep Growing
Continuously looks for opportunities to improve efficiency, simplify processes and embrace new ways of working
To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.
Closing date for applications: 4th September at 12:00 noon
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