Finance Assistant

Job Title:Finance Assistant

Location:Coventry

Hours:Permanent - 40 Hours per week 0830-1700 Monday to Friday

Introduction:Elevation People Solutions are supporting a Coventry-based precision Engineering business in the recruitment of a Finance Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to join a busy accounts department and contribute to the upkeep and accuracy of essential financial records, particularly within the Purchase Ledger.

Key Responsibilities:

• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and confirm delivery note entries.
• Ensure invoices are authorised per company policy.
• Enter authorised purchase invoices onto SAGE.
• Maintain and control the Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) account for month-end preparation.
• Manage the Query Log and resolve invoice queries within the correct accounting period.
• Reconcile supplier balances between SAGE and supplier statements.
• Prepare supplier BACS payments for management approval.
• Respond to finance-related queries efficiently.
• Assist with quarterly VAT return preparation.
• Ensure VAT audit compliance with accurate record-keeping.
• Help reconcile SAGE control accounts for sales ledger, invoice finance, and bank accounts.
• Support the reconciliation of ten bank accounts, including four different currencies.
• Manage workload to meet monthly reporting deadlines.
• Assist with end-of-year accounts and adherence to accounting authorisation procedures.
• Undertake ad-hoc duties as requested by the Finance Manager.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in finance or accounts assistant roles, particularly in purchase ledger functions.
• Familiarity with SAGE accounting software.
• Strong reconciliation and data entry skills.
• Ability to manage workload to meet financial reporting deadlines.
• Good organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of VAT procedures and audits.
• Team player with flexibility to support broader business needs.
• Strong communication skills for internal and external liaison.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and high standards of service.
• Willingness to attend relevant training and adapt to evolving role needs.
• Awareness and compliance with Health & Safety policies.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to join a supportive, professional finance team.
• Involvement in a wide range of finance processes including VAT, multi currency bank reconciliation, and end-of-year accounts.
• On going Training and development to support career development
• Clean, organised working environment.
• Job security within a well-established company