Finance Assistant

Pertemps; Bilston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Bilston is seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to support their finance team. The role focuses on credit control and involves processing invoices, managing payments, and assisting with various financial tasks. Ideal candidates should have previous finance experience and strong numerical skills. It's a great opportunity to grow within the finance sector.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Strong numerical and organisational skills with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and raising sales invoices.
• Managing credit control activity, including chasing outstanding payments.
• Reconciling supplier and customer accounts.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and month-end support.
• Handling employee expenses and wider finance administration tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong numerical skills

Organisational skills

Credit control experience

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Finance Assistant

Bilston
Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Up to £28,000 (DOE)

Are you looking to develop your finance career in a varied and hands-on role? Our client is seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to join their team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll gain exposure to all areas of accounting with a particular focus on credit control. This role is key in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Processing purchase invoices and raising sales invoices
• Managing credit control activity, including chasing outstanding payments
• Reconciling supplier and customer accounts
• Assisting with bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and month-end support
• Handling employee expenses and wider finance administration tasks

What You’ll Bring:

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• AAT qualification (desirable but not essential)
• Strong numerical and organisational skills with great attention to detail
• Proven credit control experience

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative finance team where your work will make a real difference. If you’re proactive, detail-focused, and eager to grow within finance, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your finance career!