Finance Assistant

Kidderminster
Up to £30,000
Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm | Friday 8:00am to 1:00pm

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk or Accounts Payable professional looking for a varied finance role within a supportive and established business?

We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team based in Kidderminster. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys purchase ledger responsibilities, supplier management, reconciliations and financial administration within a stable working environment.

This role would particularly suit an individual who values job security, a positive team culture and an excellent work-life balance, rather than someone seeking a fast-track progression opportunity.

As Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day activities of the finance department, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices and matching against purchase orders
• Maintaining the purchase ledger and resolving invoice queries
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
• Preparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runs, including BACS and international payments
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Processing employee expenses and company credit card claims
• Managing timesheet reporting and following up on missing information
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes
• Assisting with audits, accruals and journals
• Providing general administrative support to the wider finance team

• Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or similar finance position
• A good understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with suppliers and colleagues
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• A proactive and reliable approach to work

• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT
• Experience using ERP or finance systems
• Experience working with multiple currencies