Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant Location: Birmingham (Central) Salary: £28,000 – £31,000 Contract: 6 month FTC Essential: Unit 4 / Agresso experience is essential for this role Finance Assistant Job in Birmingham – Central Location We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team based in Central Birmingham. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in finance, accounts payable, purchase ledger, or sales ledger who is looking to develop their career in a stable and supportive environment. About the Role As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations across purchase ledger, sales ledger, expenses, and banking processes. You will ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with internal procedures. This is a varied and fast-paced finance role offering exposure across multiple areas of transactional finance. Key Responsibilities * Processing purchase invoices, purchase orders, staff expenses, and direct debits * Managing accounts payable processes and ensuring timely data entry * Processing sales ledger transactions including income and bank receipts * Performing supplier and customer statement reconciliations * Investigating and resolving finance queries * Processing manual and online payments, including international transfers * Supporting financial administration for overseas trips * Issuing payment confirmations and receipts to students/customers * Handling front-facing finance queries from staff and students * Supporting enrolment and general administrative tasks where required * Ensuring accurate data entry across finance systems * Maintaining compliance with GDPR and data protection standards About You To succeed in this Finance Assistant role, you will have: * Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or transactional finance role * Strong knowledge of purchase ledger and/or sales ledger processes (desirable) * Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry * Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Office applications * Good communication skills, both written and verbal * Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment * Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines * A proactive, team-focused approach Qualifications * GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent experience in numeracy and literacy