We are a long established recruitment group, and a trusted provider of personnel to a number of sectors. Due to maternity leave within the finance team, we are currently looking to recruit a Finance & Administration Assistant, to provide cover on a 12-18 month contract, with the possibility that the role will become permanent as the group continues to expand. The role will be a part time role, with hours of 25 per week, and the possibility that additional hours may be required at certain times. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with previous experience in a similar role who thrives in a fast-paced environment. As a Finance & Administration Assistant, you will play a key part in ensuring smooth financial & administrative operations across several businesses, supporting both senior management and external partners. The role requires an experienced person with Sage Line 50 and Xero experience, they need to have previous experience in a similar role within an SME business. A pro-active ‘can do’ attitude is required together with excellent organisational and administrative skills. Microsoft Office experience is required, particularly in Excel. Candidate Requirements A team player with a positive attitude, and hands on approach to get the job done, and an ability to liaise with others and form effective working relationships. Previous experience in a similar financial & administrative role within an SME business. Sage Line 50 and Xero experience. Good all-round accounting skills. Excellent communication skills. Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to implement and follow systems and procedures, and have an excellent attention to detail, and manage multiple tasks. Strong Microsoft Office skills. Role Responsibilities will include: - Assist with the smooth day to day running of the accounts department to cover all aspects of the accounting function and associated administrative matters. Preparation of weekly financial reports to provide timely and accurate finance reports to directors covering several businesses. Payroll processing support, ensuring compliance with all payroll related requirements. Liaising with outsourcing companies, ensuring smooth operational workflows. The raising of sales invoices and credit notes and export from the candidate system. Oversee and manage intercompany transactions. Management of the accounts mailboxes for multiple businesses, and responding to queries and dealing with accordingly. Posting of sales ledger cash and producing aged debtor reports. Posting of all bank receipts and payments. Dealing with supplier invoices, ensuring due authorisation and posting to the purchase ledger. Posting of purchase ledger payments and production of aged creditor reports. Supplier statement reconciliations. Ad-hoc matters relating to finance, administration and system data entry. Job Location Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. Salary and Working Arrangements £20.00 per hour, dependent on experience