Finance Assistant

Counted Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic benefits package

Generous holiday allowance

Strong pension scheme

Death in service cover

Free on-site parking

Regular social events

Job summary

Counted Recruitment is seeking a Finance Assistant for an office-based role in Solihull. The position offers a solid grounding in accounting within a supportive finance team and a salary of £27,000–£31,000 per year.

You will be handling supplier reconciliations, spend monitoring, year-end support, and ad-hoc accounting tasks, working five days a week from modern offices with excellent managers to learn from.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving skills; able to think analytically.
• Proactive, team-oriented approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out monthly control account reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
• Reconciling supplier accounts and resolving queries promptly.
• Maintaining supporting documentation for supplier payments; audit-ready records.
• Monitoring spend against budget and promoting preferred suppliers.
• Providing flexible cover across the wider finance team as needed.
• Supporting year-end processes and assisting with audits.

Skills

Accounting principles

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Discretion

Problem-solving

Team-oriented

Job description

About the Business

A fantastic opportunity to join an established service provider based in Solihull as a Finance Assistant, with fantastic benefits on offer. This is a great role for someone with a solid understanding of accounting who enjoys varied, hands-on finance work, with excellent managers on hand to help you learn and develop. With a salary of £27,000 - £31,000, this is a great opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive finance team.

Main Duties:

As a Finance Assistant, your main duties include:

• Carrying out monthly control account reconciliations to help maintain accurate financial records


• Reconciling supplier accounts on a regular basis and resolving queries promptly and professionally


• Maintaining accurate supporting documentation for supplier payment details, ensuring records remain audit-ready


• Monitoring departmental spend against budget and encouraging the use of preferred suppliers


• Providing flexible cover across the wider finance team as and when required


• Supporting year-end processes and assisting with wider audit requirements


• Keeping on top of filing and archiving to maintain organised financial records


• Assisting with a variety of ad-hoc accounting tasks as they arise


• Helping manage basic procurement tasks, stock levels and the associated budget


• Providing reception cover and general administrative support across the office when needed

Location / Office / Culture

This is an office-based role, working five days a week from modern offices in Solihull, alongside a friendly and supportive finance team. You'll benefit from excellent managers who are keen to help you learn and grow within the role.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• A solid understanding of accounting principles


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work under pressure.


• Able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.


• Strong problem-solving skills.


• Previous purchase ledger or general accounting experience.


• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (or equivalent).


• A confident, professional telephone manner


• Strong administrative ability, with a keen eye for detail


• A proactive, team-oriented approach

Why Join the Business

• Fantastic benefits package


• Excellent managers to learn from in a supportive, welcoming environment


• Generous holiday allowance


• Strong pension scheme with generous employer contributions


• Death in service cover


• Regular social events throughout the year


• Free on-site parking