Finance Administrator

Pertemps Solihull; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Solihull is seeking a Finance Assistant to support day-to-day accounts administration in Solihull. The role focuses on purchase and sales ledgers, invoice processing, and maintaining supplier and customer records.

You will use Sage 50, Excel and Outlook, handle month-end tasks, and work Mon-Fri from 8.30 to 4.30 on a temporary basis with immediate start. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
• Experience with Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger.
• Sage 50 experience is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good knowledge of Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger processes accurately and efficiently.
• Process supplier and customer invoices, payments, credit notes and account adjustments.
• Maintain accurate supplier and customer records using Sage 50.
• Match invoices to supporting documentation and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor the accounts inbox and respond to supplier and customer queries.
• Carry out account and ledger reconciliations.
• Support credit control, payment queries and outstanding account follow-ups.
• Assist with month-end procedures and wider finance administration.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Proactive communicator

Independent worker

Team player

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Finance Assistant

Location: Solihull

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Hours: Monday-Friday -8.30-4.30

Contract: Temporary

Start: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger processes accurately and efficiently.
• Process supplier and customer invoices, payments, credit notes and account adjustments.
• Maintain accurate supplier and customer records using Sage 50.
• Match invoices to supporting documentation and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor the accounts inbox and respond to supplier and customer queries.
• Carry out account and ledger reconciliations.
• Support credit control, payment queries and outstanding account follow-ups.
• Assist with month-end procedures and wider finance administration.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure confidentiality at all times.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
• Experience with Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger.
• Sage 50 experience is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good knowledge of Excel and Outlook
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Personal Attributes

• Organised, reliable and detail-focused.
• Professional and approachable.
• Proactive and willing to learn.
• Positive attitude and strong team player