Finance Assistant
CV-LibraryBirmingham, West Midlands (County)permanentPosted: 17 August 2026
Apply NowRM Recruit are excited to be working with a Birmingham based organisation who are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Finance Officer to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. Our client can offer, flexible hybrid working with the provision of one day working from home and four days working onsite. The working hours consist of 8am – 4pm Monday – Thursday and 8am – 3.30pm on a Friday.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing the purchase ledger, including processing invoices, payments and supplier queries.
* Overseeing the sales ledger, including raising invoices, allocating payments and following up outstanding balances.
* Completing regular bank reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies.
* Supporting the month-end close process, ensuring financial information is accurate and up to date.
* Processing financial transactions accurately and maintaining appropriate records.
* Assisting with general finance administration and providing support to the wider finance team.
* Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers and customers as required.
Person Specification
* Previous experience in a similar finance role.
* Strong understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
* Experience completing bank reconciliations accurately and efficiently.
* Good knowledge of month-end processes and financial reporting requirements.
* Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
* Well-organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
* Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively within a team.
* A proactive and positive approach, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a wider finance team.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting software would be advantageous.
If you are an enthusiastic finance professional looking for a new opportunity in Birmingham, we encourage you to apply.
RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin
Key Responsibilities
* Managing the purchase ledger, including processing invoices, payments and supplier queries.
* Overseeing the sales ledger, including raising invoices, allocating payments and following up outstanding balances.
* Completing regular bank reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies.
* Supporting the month-end close process, ensuring financial information is accurate and up to date.
* Processing financial transactions accurately and maintaining appropriate records.
* Assisting with general finance administration and providing support to the wider finance team.
* Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers and customers as required.
Person Specification
* Previous experience in a similar finance role.
* Strong understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
* Experience completing bank reconciliations accurately and efficiently.
* Good knowledge of month-end processes and financial reporting requirements.
* Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
* Well-organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
* Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively within a team.
* A proactive and positive approach, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a wider finance team.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting software would be advantageous.
If you are an enthusiastic finance professional looking for a new opportunity in Birmingham, we encourage you to apply.
RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin