Interim Hybrid Financial Operations Assistant – Birmingham

Sellick Partnership; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Financial Operations Assistant for a public sector organisation in Birmingham. You will join the busy Financial Operations team, processing financial transactions, raising orders, arranging payments and handling queries by phone, email and face to face.

This interim role offers hybrid working with a minimum of two days in the office each week and a contract running until March 2027, with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a financial administration, finance support or general administrative position.
• Strong attention to detail, with good literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to work accurately.
• Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office packages and Excel.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, work to deadlines and remain organised in a busy environment.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to use initiative and work independently when required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to deal professionally with a range of enquiries.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to support colleagues across different areas of the team.
• The flexibility to attend the Birmingham offices for a minimum of two days per week, with additional attendance when required.

Responsibilities

• Processing a variety of financial transactions accurately and in line with established procedures.
• Raising and processing orders for goods and services, alongside handling payments and petty cash requests.
• Providing administrative support to internal teams and responding to general and more complex queries.
• Maintaining accurate records, updating databases and ensuring financial information is recorded correctly.
• Handling incoming telephone calls and emails, directing enquiries and providing a helpful customer service.
• Supporting the organisation of meetings, maintaining documentation and completing general administrative duties.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the team to provide cover and maintain an effective service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Literacy & numeracy

Communication skills

Customer service

Prioritisation

Independent working

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Financial Operations Assistant for a public sector organisation in Birmingham. You will join the busy Financial Operations team, processing financial transactions, raising orders, arranging payments and handling queries by phone, email and face to face.

This interim role offers hybrid working with a minimum of two days in the office each week and a contract running until March 2027, with potential extensions.