Finance Assistant
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Job Type: 12 month contract with the potential to extend
Salary: 26-28k pro rata depending on experience
Working Hours: 25-30 hours per week over 5 days
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Finance Assistant to join our dynamic finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with previous experience in a similar role who thrives in a fast-paced environment. As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key part in ensuring smooth financial operations across several businesses, supporting both senior management and external partners.
Key Responsibilities:
* Weekly Finance Reporting: Provide timely and accurate weekly finance reports to directors, covering several businesses.
* Payroll Processing Support: Assist with staff payroll processing, ensuring compliance with all payroll-related requirements.
* Invoicing: Manage weekly invoicing and ensure timely and accurate processing.
* Intercompany Transactions: Oversee and manage intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Accounts Mailbox Management: Manage accounts mailboxes for multiple businesses, responding to queries and coordinating accordingly.
* Liaising with Outsourcing Companies: Collaborate with external outsourcing companies, ensuring smooth operational workflows.
* Holiday Cover for Credit Controller: Provide holiday cover for the credit controller, ensuring credit control processes are maintained.
* Supplier Invoices & Creditors: Input supplier invoices accurately, ensuring all creditor accounts are up to date and well-maintained.
* Bookkeeping: Assist with general bookkeeping tasks, including reconciling accounts, managing financial records, and ensuring accurate data entry for financial transactions.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Previous experience in a similar finance assistant/bookkeeper role.
* Proficient in using Sage 50 and a good working knowledge of Xero.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
* Experience working with intercompany transactions and handling complex accounts.
* A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable:
* Experience in payroll processing and managing creditor accounts.
* Knowledge of working with outsourcing companies and managing intercompany reporting.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and development.
* Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
* Opportunity to gain valuable experience across various finance functions.
* Flexible working arrangements available.
If you’re a finance professional with experience using Sage 50 and a desire to contribute to a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.
To Apply:
Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience to (email address removed) .co .uk