Finance Assistant
Four Squared Recruitment Ltd
Birmingham (Office Based - Full-Time)
Permanent | £30K-35K
A growing and friendly SME is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its close-knit team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a collaborative environment, gaining exposure across a broad range of finance processes.
What will you be doing in your new role?
You will support the day-to-day running of the finance function, taking ownership of key transactional duties while also assisting with general administrative tasks as required within a small business setting.
- Recording day-to-day financial transactions and maintaining accurate records using cloud-based accounting systems, including Xero and supporting tools
- Reviewing, coding, and inputting supplier invoices to ensure timely and precise processing
- Managing outstanding receivables by producing customer statements and proactively following up on overdue accounts
- Processing employee expense submissions and ensuring they comply with company guidelines
- Reconciling supplier communications, including checking remittance advice and resolving any discrepancies
- Acting as a key contact for finance-related queries across the business as well as with external stakeholders
- Assisting in the preparation of schedules and reports to support regular supplier payment cycles
- Providing support with indirect tax processes, including assisting with VAT preparation activities
- Contributing to ongoing monitoring of debtor balances and assisting with internal financial reporting processes
- Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems
- Supporting the wider team with general administrative tasks in line with the needs of a smaller business environment
- Experience working within a small to medium-sized business, with a broad understanding of finance operations
- Previous exposure to credit control and invoice processing
- AAT qualified or currently studying (desirable)
- Experience using Xero (preferred but not essential)
- A proactive, hands-on attitude with a willingness to support across both finance and general office duties
- Keen to learn, develop, and grow within a supportive environment
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