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Assistant Finance Officer
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- NE3, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £29,919 - £29,919 Per Annum
Job Description
Assistant Finance Officer
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ASSISTANT FINANCE OFFICER
Kingston Park
Salary: £29,919.00 per annum
Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 5PM on 10 August 2026
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Assistant Finance Officer (Service Charges) to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with basic accounting principles and understanding of property management finance processes and who is passionate about delivering accurate financial information and excellent customer service.
You will support the administration, calculation, monitoring, and reconciliation of service charges, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant Property Institute regulations
Role Benefits:
·28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) for full-time employees;
·Working from home for up to 2 days per week, after successful completion of probation.
·Health cash plan membership so you can save money by claiming cash back – over £1000 each year - towards essential healthcare such as dental, optical, physio and loads more. We’ll also cover the costs of including any dependent children in the scheme – up to the age of 21 or 24 if in full time education – that you may have.
·Access to savings on gym memberships plus cash back and discounts on purchases from major retailers including supermarkets, travel, cinema and more.
·Generous pension scheme with life insurance of 3 x salary.
About the Assistant Finance Officer role.
This role will:
Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of service charge accounts.
Support data collection and reporting for budget setting and monitoring
Assist with monthly financial reporting and data analysis.
Respond to service charge queries from leaseholders, internal and external stakeholders.
Process purchase ledger invoices accurately and reconcile supplier statements
Your Experience:
Successful candidates will need:
Essential:
Educated to GCSE standard including English and Maths at a minimum Grade C
AAT qualification or working towards a finance qualification is desirable
Experience working in a finance or accounting environment
Good understanding of financial processes and reconciliations
Desirable:
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Effective communication and customer service skills
Some knowledge of setting up and monitoring Direct Debits
A working knowledge of Qube software or similar software
Knowledge of a similar type and size organisation
About us:
With over twenty-five years’ experience in the field, Kingston specialises in leasehold block management as well as residential estate management throughout the North of England.
We have built a reputation that sets us aside from our competitors, and this is reflected by our dedicated and passionate team. We have an excellent track record of employee development and providing opportunities for progression – we are building Kingston to be a business that people want to be part of.
Looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first?
Our people are what make us great. Their feedback has recognised us as a Great Place to Work® certified employer.
Our customers benefit from our commitment to deliver exceptional customer service, and the capabilities of a team with years of property management experience and extensive knowledge of the latest developments in the field.
We pride ourselves on our transparency and integrity, always aiming to provide a high standard of service that is tailored to suit the individual needs of each development.
To generate pride in our communities, our profits go back into our not-for-profit parent company Bernicia, to improve and ultimately transform our region.
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Interviews will be taking place week commencing 17 August 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised, should we receive a large volume of applications.
______________________________________________________________
The Group is fully committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and we particularly welcome applicants from groups who are currently under represented at Bernicia
When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.
ASSISTANT FINANCE OFFICER
Kingston Park
Salary: £29,919.00 per annum
Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 5PM on 10 August 2026
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Assistant Finance Officer (Service Charges) to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with basic accounting principles and understanding of property management finance processes and who is passionate about delivering accurate financial information and excellent customer service.
You will support the administration, calculation, monitoring, and reconciliation of service charges, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant Property Institute regulations
Role Benefits:
·28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) for full-time employees;
·Working from home for up to 2 days per week, after successful completion of probation.
·Health cash plan membership so you can save money by claiming cash back – over £1000 each year - towards essential healthcare such as dental, optical, physio and loads more. We’ll also cover the costs of including any dependent children in the scheme – up to the age of 21 or 24 if in full time education – that you may have.
·Access to savings on gym memberships plus cash back and discounts on purchases from major retailers including supermarkets, travel, cinema and more.
·Generous pension scheme with life insurance of 3 x salary.
About the Assistant Finance Officer role.
This role will:
Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of service charge accounts.
Support data collection and reporting for budget setting and monitoring
Assist with monthly financial reporting and data analysis.
Respond to service charge queries from leaseholders, internal and external stakeholders.
Process purchase ledger invoices accurately and reconcile supplier statements
Your Experience:
Successful candidates will need:
Essential:
Educated to GCSE standard including English and Maths at a minimum Grade C
AAT qualification or working towards a finance qualification is desirable
Experience working in a finance or accounting environment
Good understanding of financial processes and reconciliations
Desirable:
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Effective communication and customer service skills
Some knowledge of setting up and monitoring Direct Debits
A working knowledge of Qube software or similar software
Knowledge of a similar type and size organisation
About us:
With over twenty-five years’ experience in the field, Kingston specialises in leasehold block management as well as residential estate management throughout the North of England.
We have built a reputation that sets us aside from our competitors, and this is reflected by our dedicated and passionate team. We have an excellent track record of employee development and providing opportunities for progression – we are building Kingston to be a business that people want to be part of.
Looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first?
Our people are what make us great. Their feedback has recognised us as a Great Place to Work® certified employer.
Our customers benefit from our commitment to deliver exceptional customer service, and the capabilities of a team with years of property management experience and extensive knowledge of the latest developments in the field.
We pride ourselves on our transparency and integrity, always aiming to provide a high standard of service that is tailored to suit the individual needs of each development.
To generate pride in our communities, our profits go back into our not-for-profit parent company Bernicia, to improve and ultimately transform our region.
·
Interviews will be taking place week commencing 17 August 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised, should we receive a large volume of applications.
______________________________________________________________
The Group is fully committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and we particularly welcome applicants from groups who are currently under represented at Bernicia