Finance Administrator

Pertemps Solihull; Shirley CP; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps Solihull is recruiting a Finance Administrator for a temporary role in Shirley. The successful candidate will manage purchase and sales ledgers, process supplier and customer invoices, and perform payments, credits, and account adjustments using Sage 50.

You will monitor the accounts inbox, assist with reconciliations, support credit control and month-end procedures, and maintain accurate records with strong attention to detail. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Attention to detail

Bookkeeping

Numerical accuracy

Independent worker

Team player

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

Outlook

Job description

This temporary Finance Administrator role in Shirley offers £13 per hour, working Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 4.30pm. Reporting to the finance team, the post-holder manages purchase and sales ledger processes, processing supplier and customer invoices, payments, credit notes and account adjustments. Accurate records are maintained using Sage 50, with invoices matched to supporting documentation and discrepancies resolved promptly. The successful candidate monitors the accounts inbox, answering supplier and customer queries, completing reconciliations, and supporting credit control and month-end procedures. Strong bookkeeping knowledge, attention to detail, and confident use of accounting software are essential. Immediate start available.

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.