Finance Assistant

• Process invoices, expenses, and ledger transactions accurately and on time
• Reconcile supplier/customer accounts and resolve financial queries
• Support payments, banking, data entry, and general finance administration

Finance Assistant Location: Birmingham (Central)Salary: £28,000 - £31,000Contract: 6 month FTCFinance Assistant Job in Birmingham - Central LocationWe 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 RoleAs 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

• Processing purchase invoices, purchase orders, staff expenses, and direct debits
• Managing accounts payable processes and ensuring timely data entry
• Processing sales ledger transactions including income and bank receipts
• Performing supplier and customer statement reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving finance queries
• Processing manual and online payments, including international transfers
• Supporting financial administration for overseas trips
• Issuing payment confirmations and receipts to students/customers
• Handling front-facing finance queries from staff and students
• Supporting enrolment and general administrative tasks where required
• Ensuring accurate data entry across finance systems
• Maintaining compliance with GDPR and data protection standards

About YouTo succeed in this Finance Assistant role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or transactional finance role
• Strong knowledge of purchase ledger and/or sales ledger processes (desirable)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Office applications
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• A proactive, team-focused approach

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent experience in numeracy and literacy