Finance Assistant

RM Recruit; Stafford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Finance Assistant for a 3-month temporary position in Stafford, UK. The role involves processing invoices, preparing management accounts, and supporting financial reporting in a busy environment. Ideal candidates should be AAT qualified or have equivalent experience, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail. The position requires both independent work and collaboration within the finance team.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or qualified by experience.
• A key understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Prepare sales invoices and manage aged creditors.
• Prepare payment runs for suppliers.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and month-end procedures.
• Supporting the preparation of management reports and financial statements.
• Handling supplier queries and maintaining strong relationships.
• Providing general administrative support to the finance team as required.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication and organisational abilities

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

AAT qualified or qualified by experience

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

RM Recruit are delighted to be working in partnership with a brilliant business based in Walsall who are actively seeking a full-time, Finance Assistant to join their team on a 3-month temporary basis. This role is based onsite in Monday-Friday with hours of work set between 8.30am 5.30pm.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to contribute to a busy and supportive finance department within a well-established organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Prepare sales invoices and manage aged creditors
• Prepare payment runs for suppliers
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and month-end procedures
• Supporting the preparation of management reports and financial statements
• Handling supplier queries and maintaining strong relationships
• Providing general administrative support to the finance team as required

Requirements

• AAT qualified or qualified by experience.
• A key understanding of accounting principles
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you re a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional looking for your next temporary opportunity, we d love to hear from you.

RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.