Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Type: Permanent Are you looking to build your finance career in a business that's scaling fast, evolving quickly, and genuinely investing in its people? We're working with a high-growth, ambitious SME at a pivotal stage in its journey. With strong backing, increasing transaction volumes, and a clear growth trajectory, this is an opportunity to join a business where finance plays a central role in driving performance and decision-making. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same-and where your work has real impact-this could be the role for you. Why This Role? This isn't just another finance assistant job. You'll be at the heart of the finance function, owning the day-to-day operations that keep the business running, while gaining exposure to how a scaling company manages growth behind the scenes. For the right person, there's clear scope to develop quickly, take on more responsibility, and grow with the business. What You'll Be Doing You'll take ownership of key transactional finance processes, including: Managing purchase ledger and supplier payments Maintaining the sales ledger and customer accounts Performing bank reconciliations and cash tracking Processing employee expenses and corporate cards Supporting month-end activities (accruals, prepayments, reconciliations) Acting as a key contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders Supporting continuous improvement of finance processes as the business scalesThis is a role where organisation, accuracy, and proactivity will set you apart. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, reliable work. You'll likely have: Experience in a finance assistant, accounts, or transactional finance role Strong understanding of purchase ledger and basic bookkeeping principles Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving Confidence using Excel and accounting systems (e.g. Xero, Sage or similar) The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset Ability to suggest ideas, new ways of working and improve processesDesirable: AAT qualification (or working towards it) Experience in a high-volume, SMEWhat You'll Get Exposure to a fast-growing, scaling business A role with real ownership and responsibility Opportunities to develop within a growing finance team A collaborative, high-energy working environment Hybrid working with a Birmingham HQ baseWho This Is Perfect For Someone who: Wants more than just a steady finance role Enjoys pace, change, and ownership Is keen to grow alongside a businessApply Now If you're ready to step into a role where you can make a genuine impact and be part of an exciting growth journey, we'd love to hear from you. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data