Junior Finance Assistant

Confidential; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing temporary role

Supportive team environment

Immediate start available

Valuable experience in finance

Job summary

Confidential in Redditch is seeking a Junior Finance Assistant for a temporary ongoing role. The position is 4 days on site with 1 day working from home, offering exposure to a busy finance department and the chance to develop finance administration skills.

Ideal candidates will have experience in finance, with skills in Accounts Payable and Credit Control, strong Excel abilities, and a proactive, detail‑driven approach to reliably support month‑end processes and supplier communications.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounts environment.
• Experience in both Accounts Payable and Credit Control.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills with customers and suppliers.
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel.
• Proactive, eager to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Assisting with the Accounts Payable function, including statement reconciliations and supplier queries
• Supporting Credit Control activities, chasing outstanding payments and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Allocating cash receipts and updating customer accounts
• Reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Assisting with month-end finance processes
• Providing general administrative support to the finance team

Skills

Accounts payable

Credit control

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Proactive mindset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Junior Finance Assistant (Temporary Ongoing Contract)
Location: Redditch
Working Pattern: 4 Days Per Week on site - 1 Day Working From Home
Contract Type: Temporary Ongoing
Salary: Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Finance Assistant to join a friendly and growing finance team based in Redditch. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance administration experience who is looking to further develop their skills within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Assisting with the Accounts Payable function, including statement reconciliations and supplier queries
• Supporting Credit Control activities, chasing outstanding payments and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Allocating cash receipts and updating customer accounts
• Reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Assisting with month-end finance processes
• Providing general administrative support to the finance team

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within a finance or accounts environment
• Practical experience of both Accounts Payable and Credit Control
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Good communication skills and confidence speaking with customers and suppliers
• Competent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

What's on Offer?

• Ongoing temporary opportunity
• Supportive team environment
• Immediate start available
• Valuable experience within a busy finance department