Finance Assistant

Think Office Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in Hockley, Birmingham is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team. The role includes supervising financial processes, payroll, and supplier reconciliation. Candidates should have experience in financial accounting, strong Excel skills, and Sage proficiency. The position offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, and excellent working conditions.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Secure on-site parking

Excellent working conditions

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in financial accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Experience using Sage Line 50 and proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the smooth running of the accounts department.
• Preparation of weekly financial reports.
• Payroll processing support and ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Excel proficiency

Experience with Sage Line 50

Education

5 GCSEs or above

AAT qualification

Job description

Think office is currently working in partnership with an established family run business based in Hockley, Birmingham. My client is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join their busy team. Reporting to the Finance Controller, you will supervise a small team and manage essential financial processes, including payroll, supplier reconciliation, and compliance with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). The ideal candidate will have experience in financial accounting, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with Sage financial software.

Role Responsibilities will include: -

• Assist with the smooth day to day running of the accounts department to cover all aspects of the accounting function and associated administrative matters.
• Preparation of weekly financial reports to provide timely and accurate finance reports to directors
• Payroll processing support, ensuring compliance with all payroll related requirements.
• Experience of CIS is desirable
• The raising of sales invoices and credit notes
• Posting of sales ledger cash and producing aged debtor reports.
• Posting of all bank receipts and payments.
• Dealing with supplier invoices, ensuring due authorisation and posting to the purchase ledger. Posting of purchase ledger payments and production of aged creditor reports. Supplier statement reconciliations.
• Ad-hoc matters relating to finance, administration and system data entry.

Requirements

• 5 GCSEs or above
• AAT qualification (desired but not essential)
• Minimum of two years' experience in financial accounting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience using Sage Line 50 and proficiency in Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks

The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, a contributory pension scheme, secure on-site parking, and excellent working conditions. Join a supportive team where you ll be valued and have the opportunity to grow within a reputable company.

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