Finance & Administration Assistant

Elite Personnel Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant to support financial operations. The role is home based with monthly office visits in Solihull. Candidates should have strong numerical skills, excellent attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software. Benefits include 25 days holiday and a pension plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance support role is essential.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing invoices and purchase orders.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Reconcile bank statements and supplier accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Education

AAT qualification (studying or completed)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of their organisation. The ideal candidate will have strong numerical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

This role is home based with monthly visits to the client’s office based in Solihull required. This is a full time role working Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing invoices, purchase orders, and expense claims
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Reconcile bank statements and supplier accounts
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Assist with credit control and chasing outstanding payments
• Process payments, receipts, and petty cash
• Help prepare financial reports and spreadsheets as required
• Respond to finance-related queries from internal staff and external stakeholders
• Support the finance team with ad hoc administrative and accounting tasks

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance support role is essential
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• AAT qualification (studying or completed) is advantageous

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working
• Pension
• Healthcare and more

Please note we will require a copy of your UK rights to work to before an application can be progressed.

Due to the unprecedented volume of response, we are currently receiving. Regrettably we are no longer able to respond to every application individually. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours, please assume your application for this role has been unsuccessful. We do read each CV carefully and if the situation changes or another potentially suitable role becomes active, we will be back in contact.