Finance Assistant

Gleeson Recruitment Group; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support their Finance Manager in key financial operations. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in transactional finance to thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. You will manage accounts payable and receivable, prepare employee expense reimbursements, and assist with month-end close processes. If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and contribute to process improvement initiatives, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development Support

Collaborative Team Environment

Opportunities for Process Improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role with strong knowledge of Excel and financial systems.
• AAT qualified or working towards ACCA/CIMA with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable ledgers accurately.
• Assist with month-end close including journal entries and reconciliations.

Skills

Finance Experience

Excel

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

AAT Qualified

Working towards ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Financial Systems

Job description

Finance Assistant

Location: Walsall
Full-Time | On-site - 1 day per week work at home | Permanent
Reports to: Finance Manager

Are you detail-oriented with a strong foundation in transactional finance? We're looking for a Finance Assistant to join our clients growing team and support the Finance Manager with key financial operations. This role is ideal for someone with experience in finance who is ready to take the next step in a busy environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage accounts payable and receivable ledgers with accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor and chase outstanding debts and liaise with suppliers and customers.
• Prepare employee expense reimbursements in line with company policy.
• Input payroll changes (new hires, leavers, amendments).
• Reconcile daily bank transactions and maintain petty cash records.
• Post daily sales and cash receipts accurately.

• Assist with month-end close including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of management reports and weekly cash flow forecasts.
• Contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Help prepare documentation for audits and respond to financial queries.
• Take on additional ad hoc finance projects as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in a finance role
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and financial systems
• Attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.
• Great communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• AAT qualified or looking to start / working towards ACCA/CIMA

What You'll Get:

• Salary up to £30k and benefits package
• Ongoing professional development support
• A collaborative and forward-thinking team environment
• Opportunities to get involved in process improvement and automation initiatives

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