Finance Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Finance Assistant. Support day-to-day financial operations including invoicing and payroll, ensuring accuracy across transactions. This role offers a chance to grow your finance career in a collaborative team environment, contributing to the financial health of the organization.

Benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance, bookkeeping, or accounting role.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Comfortable handling confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and raise invoices on a 4-week cycle.
• Process and allocate incoming payments.
• Assist with tax return preparation and compliance documentation.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Analytical Thinking

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

Location: Office-based, Sheldon Chambers, Birmingham
Contract Type: Full-time

Salary:Starting from £26,000 per annum, with the potential for progression based on performance and experience

About Us

At Priority Plus Limited, we’re passionate about delivering outstanding services and maintaining operational excellence. As part of our continued growth, we’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our finance team. This role is crucial in ensuring our financial processes run smoothly and that we maintain strong financial health.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager and Director, you will play a key role in supporting our day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all transactions. Working within a collaborative team environment, you’ll help manage invoicing, payroll preparation, reporting, and more, contributing directly to the success and efficiency of the finance department.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and raise invoices on a 4-week cycle.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and liaise with customers to ensure timely resolution.
• Process and allocate incoming payments, including cheques and bank transfers.
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up to ensure prompt payment.
• Process weekly staff timesheets and prepare for payroll.
• Track income and expenses to support monthly and annual budgeting.
• Assist with tax return preparation and compliance documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial and client records.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Respond promptly to financial queries via email and phone.
• Support audits by providing requested documentation and data.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, errors, or anomalies.
• Recommend process improvements for financial tracking and efficiency.
• Generate regular reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual) to aid financial planning.
• Provide financial information and support to colleagues and stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a finance, bookkeeping, or accounting role.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain financial information clearly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Outlook, Word).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and within a team.
• Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable handling confidential information with integrity.
• Confident, assertive, and professional in financial interactions.
• Familiarity with Xero accounting software is highly desirable.
• Experience in payroll processing.
• Understanding of our company’s services and financial workflows (training provided).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing and supportive team environment.
• Contribute to a purpose-driven organisation that values precision and transparency.
• Opportunity to grow your finance career with hands-on experience and mentorship.

If you're a highly organised individual with a passion for finance and accuracy, we'd love to hear from you.