Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant – Full-Time (On-site, Birmingham) Location: Birmingham, B7 Hours: Mon–Thu 8:00–17:00, Fri 8:00–13:00 Salary: £29,000–£32,000 Contract: Permanent The Role We’re looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to support a busy accounts department with day‑to‑day financial administration. You’ll need strong accuracy, confidence with accounting processes, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Key Responsibilities Posting, matching and reconciling invoices Data entry and ledger management Chasing overdue payments and supporting credit control Managing the accounts inbox Handling incoming calls and basic customer queriesWhat Success Looks Like First 30–90 Days: Confident with basic accounting procedures Accurate and efficient posting of invoices and cash Managing inbox and calls independently Supporting the team with admin tasksWithin 12 Months: Confident processing weekly payroll Supporting month‑end tasks Handling customer/supplier account queries with ease Providing reliable admin support that strengthens the wider teamSkills & Experience Required: ERP system experience Strong Excel and maths skills Good typing speed (approx. 26 wpm) Excellent telephone manner Previous accounts administration experienceDesired: SAP experience Sage Payroll experience SME backgroundPersonal Qualities Team‑focused, proactive and reliable Strong attention to detail Positive, can‑do attitudeBenefits Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking, tea, coffee and fruit Regular social events Paid charity volunteering opportunities 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with service‑based increases) Annual and Christmas bonuses Ongoing training and development