Finance Assistant

Elite Personnel Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to manage daily financial tasks. Responsibilities include processing invoices, preparing monthly management accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate must have strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and experience with accounting software. This is a full-time home-based position with necessary monthly office visits in Solihull and provides benefits like 25 days holiday, hybrid working, and healthcare.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance support role is essential.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing invoices, purchase orders, and expense claims.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Reconcile bank statements and supplier accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Assist with credit control and chasing outstanding payments.
• Help prepare financial reports and spreadsheets as required.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Excellent attention to detail

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

AAT qualification (studying or completed)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of their organisation. The ideal candidate will have strong numerical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

This role is home based with monthly visits to the client’s office based in Solihull required. This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing invoices, purchase orders, and expense claims
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Reconcile bank statements and supplier accounts
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Assist with credit control and chasing outstanding payments
• Process payments, receipts, and petty cash
• Help prepare financial reports and spreadsheets as required
• Respond to finance-related queries from internal staff and external stakeholders
• Support the finance team with ad hoc administrative and accounting tasks

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance support role is essential
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• AAT qualification (studying or completed) is advantageous

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working
• Pension
• Healthcare and more