Finance Assistant

City, Birmingham
Gleeson Recruitment Group

Finance Assistant

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Salary: 28,000 per annum

We are currently recruiting on behalf of my client for a Finance Assistant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting a broad range of finance functions, including some Accounts Payable responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and record daily financial transactions across multiple entities and currencies.
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate any discrepancies.
• Liaise with customers regarding payment queries and outstanding balances.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies and obtain missing documentation.
• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Administer company credit card transactions, including receipt collection, coding, and reconciliation.
• Support payroll administration activities, including maintaining employee documentation.
• Assist with month-end reporting and finance team deliverables.
• Monitor customer credit limits and support credit control processes.
• Maintain and update financial data, including exchange rates and other key financial information.
• Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in line with company policies.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance function as required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or similar finance role.
• Some exposure to Accounts Payable processes would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general finance systems.
• Comfortable working with multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Competitive salary of 28,000.
• Opportunity to develop and broaden your finance experience.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business.

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