Finance Assistant

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Robert Walters
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Tamworth, West Midlands
£30,000
Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable Focus)

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?? Location: Tamworth (5 days onsite)
?? Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract
?? Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience)
?? Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We're seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant with a strong focus on Accounts Payable (AP) to join our finance team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of high-volume transactional processes.
Working closely with the wider finance team, you'll play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (Primary Focus):
Processing high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely posting
Matching, batching, and coding invoices to correct cost centres and accounts
Managing the AP inbox and resolving invoice queries promptly
Preparing and processing weekly/monthly payment runs
Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
Maintaining supplier records and setting up new accounts
General Finance Support:
Assisting with bank reconciliations and cash postings
Supporting month-end close processes
Assisting with accruals and prepayments where required
Providing general administrative support to the finance team
Supporting audits and compliance checks

About You

Previous experience in a Finance Assistant / Accounts Payable role (essential)
Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced AP environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good understanding of accounting principles and finance processes xwzovoh
Proficient in Excel and finance systems (experience with ERP systems advantageous)
Excellent organisational and communication skills
A proactive, team-oriented approach with the ability to meet deadlines

What We Offer

Competitive salary of £28k-£32k , depending on experience
Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive finance team
Immediate start available
Exposure to a broad range of finance activities beyond AP

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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