Position: Finance Assistant
Location: Birmingham
Pay Rate: £12 - £14 per hour (up to £27,000 annually)
Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Macildowie is pleased to partner with a prominent organisation in Birmingham to recruit a Finance Assistant.

Job Purpose:

As a Finance Assistant, you will support the finance team in managing the organisation's financial operations. You will gain hands-on experience in various financial tasks and contribute to maintaining efficient financial processes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enter financial transactions into the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with the processing of invoices, ensuring they are authorised and coded correctly.
• Prepare and process supplier payments, including BACS and cheque payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and address any discrepancies

• Prepare and issue customer invoices promptly.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on overdue payments.
• Assist with bank reconciliations, ensuring that receipts are correctly allocated

• Assist in maintaining the general ledger, including posting journal entries.
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures, including the preparation of necessary reports and reconciliations.
• Help maintain accurate financial records and ensure they are easily accessible for audit purposes

Experience and Skills Required:

Essential:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage routine administrative tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Experience working within a fast-paced finance team.
• Attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable:

• Part-qualified in a finance-related qualification (e.g., AAT).
• Experience with financial systems and software.
• Willingness to undertake additional training.
• Flexibility to work outside normal office hours if needed.

This role provides a great opportunity to join a dynamic team and gain valuable experience with the potential for permanent employment.

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