Accounts Assistant

Your new company
Finance Assistant Birmingham City Centre | Hybrid Working | £28,000 - £32,000 + Bonus | Permanent | Full-Time
A growing and successful Birmingham-based business is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its friendly finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong transactional finance experience who is looking to broaden their skills across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable while gaining valuable exposure to month-end processes and management accounting activities.
Working within a collaborative team and reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function.
Your new role

Raising weekly and monthly customer invoices
Processing supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and data entry
Matching invoices against purchase orders
Producing self-billed invoices for payment
Supporting debtor and creditor management activities
Reconciling supplier and customer accounts
Performing regular bank reconciliations
Managing supplier and customer queries professionally and efficiently
Assisting with month-end finance activities
Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar transactional finance position
Strong experience across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking, or reconciliations
Experience using accounting software
Good Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
The ability to work effectively within a small finance team

What you'll get in return

Salary of £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
Company Bonus of up to 7%
Hybrid working after probation (3 days office / 2 days home)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities
Opportunity to work closely with a Financial Controller and senior finance leadership
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Modern Birmingham city centre location with excellent transport links
What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)