Finance Assistant

Description

An excellent opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join a growing 148m turnover business, gaining exposure across sales ledger, cashbook management, reconciliations and wider finance operations within a supportive and progressive team. Ideal for someone with strong Excel skills and a proactive attitude, the role offers study support, genuine development opportunities and the chance to contribute to ongoing process improvement and business growth.

Client Details

An organisation based in Birmingham within the retail industry.

Description

Key Responsibilities

Raising sales invoices and credit notesAllocating customer receipts and maintaining the sales ledgerReconciling sales ledger accountsCashbook management and reconciliationPosting cash receipts and banking transactionsMarketplace sales reconciliations across multiple data sourcesInvestigating and resolving discrepancies and variancesExpense reconciliationsPetty cash management and reconciliationSupporting the Purchase Ledger functionWorking with large datasets and Excel-based reportsAssisting with process improvements and automation initiatives

Profile

About You

We're looking for a proactive and adaptable individual who enjoys working with numbers and thrives in a busy environment.

You will ideally have:

Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance roleYou will be happy being onsite 5 days per week in BirminghamStrong Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and Pivot TablesConfidence working with multiple data sets and reconciliationsHigh levels of accuracy and attention to detailStrong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlinesA positive, hands-on attitude and willingness to learnThe ability to work independently and investigate issuesA desire to study towards an accounting qualificationDesirable:

Experience using Pegasus OperaKnowledge of SUMIFS and more advanced Excel functions

Job Offer

Salary between 30,000 and 34,000, dependent on the level of experience. 2,000 study support to aid professional development.Fully office based Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.00pmHalf a day off for exam preparation or study purposes.Holiday entitlement increases with serviceBSHS healthcare scheme availableStaff discount on full-price productsOn-site parkingGenuine development and progression opportunitiesExposure to multiple areas of financeWork closely with the Finance Manager, Finance Director and wider business leadership teamJoin a growing business investing heavily in systems and process improvementSupportive team environment with excellent learning opportunitiesIf you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Ad ID: 5419032094