Finance Assistant
Location: Birmingham (Central)
Salary: £28,000 – £31,000
Contract: 6 month FTC
Essential: Unit 4 / Agresso experience is essential for this role
Finance Assistant Job in Birmingham – Central Location
We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team based in Central Birmingham. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in finance, accounts payable, purchase ledger, or sales ledger who is looking to develop their career in a stable and supportive environment.
About the Role
As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations across purchase ledger, sales ledger, expenses, and banking processes. You will ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with internal procedures.
This is a varied and fast-paced finance role offering exposure across multiple areas of transactional finance.
Key Responsibilities
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Processing purchase invoices, purchase orders, staff expenses, and direct debits
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Managing accounts payable processes and ensuring timely data entry
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Processing sales ledger transactions including income and bank receipts
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Performing supplier and customer statement reconciliations
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Investigating and resolving finance queries
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Processing manual and online payments, including international transfers
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Supporting financial administration for overseas trips
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Issuing payment confirmations and receipts to students/customers
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Handling front-facing finance queries from staff and students
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Supporting enrolment and general administrative tasks where required
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Ensuring accurate data entry across finance systems
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Maintaining compliance with GDPR and data protection standards
About You
To succeed in this Finance Assistant role, you will have:
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Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or transactional finance role
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Strong knowledge of purchase ledger and/or sales ledger processes (desirable)
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
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Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Office applications
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Good communication skills, both written and verbal
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Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment
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Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
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A proactive, team-focused approach
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent experience in numeracy and literacy
