Finance Assistant

Recruiting for a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our Birmingham-based team. The successful candidate will have a strong aptitude for numbers and a passion for the Not For Profit industry.

Client Details

This is a well-established, medium-sized organisation in the Not For Profit sector. With a strong presence in Birmingham, it is renowned for its commitment to community development and providing essential services.

Description

The Finance Assistant duties include;

• Maintenance of the purchase ledgers across all group companies. Duties to include, but not limited to, recording authorised purchase invoices reconciling trade creditor ledgers, producing BACS and cheque payment runs and dealing with queries from suppliers
• Production of working papers to be used in month end management accounts, including reconciliation of simple balance sheet accounts (control account creditors, bank, other debtors)
• Process and monitor staff expenses across all group companies, including assisting with production of payment runs using new expenses software
• Process and prepare customer refunds and personal accident claim payments
• Processing of monthly commission payments, including manual payments
• Provide support on additional finance tasks such as bank reconciliations
• Process queries from internal and external sources (suppliers, customers and admin staff), signposting, providing information and escalating these when necessary
• Assist in the maintenance of the payments system, flagging issues and maintaining financial data

Profile

A successful Finance Assistant should have:

• A strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations
• Exceptional numerical skills and attention to detail
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently
• A solid foundation in financial analysis and reporting
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Job Offer

• An annual salary of £23,000
• 35 hours per week
• Permanent
• The flexibility to work 4 days from home
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional development within the Accounting & Finance Department
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to the Not For Profit sector

We encourage all candidates who believe they have the right skills and experience to apply for this exciting role in our Birmingham-based team.