Finance Assistant

Universal Care Group; Walsall; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Professional development

Friendly, collaborative team culture

Job summary

Universal Care Group is seeking a Finance Assistant in the United Kingdom to support daily finance tasks, including purchase ledger, credit control, bank reconciliations, and payroll. You will assist with invoicing, payments, and expense processing while helping prepare financial reports and maintaining records.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organisation, and teamwork, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum AAT Level 2 qualification (essential).
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Experience with accounting software (Xero, SAGE) is a plus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance team with day-to-day purchase ledger, credit control, bank reconciliations and monthly payroll
• Assist with invoicing, payments, and expense processing
• Help prepare financial reports and maintain accurate records
• Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

AAT Level 2

Tools

Xero

SAGE

Job description

Are you passionate about numbers and keen to advance your finance career?

Join our dynamic team as a Finance Assistant and play a key role in driving our financial accuracy and efficiency!

What You'll Do:

• Support the finance team with day-to-day purchase ledger, credit control, bank reconciliations and monthly payroll
• Assist with invoicing, payments, and expense processing
• Help prepare financial reports and maintain accurate records
• Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum AAT Level 2 qualification (essential)
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a teamExperience with accounting software (Xero, SAGE) is a plus, but not essential

Why Join Us?

• £26,000.00 - and benefits package
• Encouraging continuous professional development
• Friendly, collaborative team culture