*Process invoices, expenses, and ledger transactions accurately and on time
*Reconcile supplier/customer accounts and resolve financial queries
*Support payments, banking, data entry, and general finance administration
Finance Assistant
Location: Birmingham (Central)
Salary: £28,000 – £31,000
Contract: 6 month FTC

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