Finance Assistant

Pertemps; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and growing company in Coventry is seeking a reliable Finance Assistant to enhance their finance team. This role offers the opportunity to support daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy in record-keeping, invoicing, and reconciliations. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational and analytical skills, along with a good understanding of accounting principles. Join this forward-thinking company to contribute to its success and develop your career in finance, while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance or accounts assistant role.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and processing of invoices and payments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and perform reconciliations.

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Education

AAT qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

We are a dynamic and growing company based in Coventry, dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services to our clients. As we expand, we are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support our finance team and contribute to the smooth operation of our financial processes.

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business. This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will assist with financial record-keeping, invoicing, reconciliations, and administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and processing of invoices, purchase orders, and payments
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Perform bank and account reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end financial close processes
• Assist with VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements
• Manage petty cash and staff expense claims
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve invoice queries
• Assist with payroll preparation and data entry
• Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc financial tasks and reporting
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a finance or accounts assistant role
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• AAT qualification (or working towards) is desirable

If you are interested in this role, please click apply or call Nancy on 024 76 230927