Finance Assistant Location: Birmingham Salary: up to £27k Type: Full-time, OnsiteDovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Birmingham. Job Purpose Support daily finance-related administrative tasks, including payroll and grant processing. Help manage sales and purchase ledgers, as well as month-end financial processes. Assist in budget preparation, reporting, and resolving queries from budget holders. Main Duties Prepare and input financial data for month-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations. Handle purchase ledger tasks such as processing invoices and managing supplier communications. Assist with sales ledger tasks, including raising invoices and debt collection as needed. Conduct bank reconciliations and cash office banking tasks as required. Perform general office duties like filing, handling correspondence, and answering phones. Maintain confidentiality while ensuring effective communication with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Requirements Experience with accounting systems and financial reporting. Relevant qualification/background Able to start quickly - desired Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills. Ability to work to tight deadlines and work under pressure If this role is of interest, please apply to this advert with your CV. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency