Finance assistant

Exciting Opportunity: Temporary Finance Support Role

Location: Birmingham City Centre (Hybrid Working: 1-2 days in-office)

Duration: 3-4 Months

Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of finance support? We're seeking a proactive individual to join our team on a temporary basis. As a Finance Support Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in providing financial assistance to our team and wider business operations. This position offers the chance to make a real impact while enjoying a hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Post invoices and credit notes to the system.
• Investigate open purchase orders, ensuring prompt invoice payments.
• Reconcile monthly supplier statements.
• Maintain supplier and customer information.
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures.
• Chase debtor balances proactively.
• Record and allocate customer payments accurately.
• Input transactions and prepare payment runs.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation.
• Process staff expense claims.
• Manage queries sent to the finance mailbox, resolving them promptly.
• Prepare daily cash balances and assist with cashflow forecasts.
• Reconcile monthly balance sheets and clear reconciling items.
• Analyze expenses and prepare journals.
• Support financial controls operation.
• Monitor and reconcile the finance system.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for timely delivery.
• Maintain finance system records accurately.
• Monitor and collect records of gifts and hospitality for compliance.

Requirements for Success:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in handling data.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience in finance department operations.
• Ability to handle confidential data responsibly.
• Proactive, flexible, and responsible problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Basic understanding of VAT and taxation rules.
• Previous experience with Microsoft finance solutions is desirable.
• Willingness to undergo further training for skill enhancement.

Pay Rate: Equivalent to £24,446.55 per year (Approximately £13.44 per hour based on a 35-hour work week)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid working model, with 1-2 days in-office in Birmingham City Centre.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our clients success, apply now!