Finance Assistant

Pertemps Redditch Commercial

Posted 6 days ago, valid for 10 days

Solihull, West Midlands B90 4SF

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Finance Assistant position is available in the Accounts department, reporting to the Finance Manager.
The salary for this role ranges from £25,000.00 to £28,000.00, depending on experience.
Candidates should have previous experience in a similar role and ideally be studying towards a recognized accounting qualification.
Key responsibilities include maintaining financial records, processing multi-currency payments, and managing reconciliations.
The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, proficiency in IT, particularly Excel, and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles.

Job Title: Finance AssistantDepartment: AccountsReporting to: Finance ManagerSalary: £25,000.00 - £28,000.00 Role Overview:My client is seeking a detail-oriented and organised individual to support their finance team. The successful candidate will assist in maintaining accurate and timely financial records and reports.Key Responsibilities:

Maintaining the daily cashbook and posting journals using accounting software
Receipting and reconciling customer receipts and vendor payments across internal systems
Processing multi-currency payments (e.g., GBP, USD, EUR) through banking portals
Performing month-end reconciliations of supplier and customer statements
Managing staff expense payments and reconciliations
Issuing invoices through accounting software

Personal Attributes:

Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures
Strong communication skills (phone, email, in person)
Proficiency in IT, especially Excel, with high attention to detail
Ability to manage workload, use initiative, and meet deadlines under pressure

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Currently studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (e.g., AAT)
Previous experience in a similar role
Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Sage or equivalent)

Experience with other financial or ERP systems is an advantage

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