Finance Assistant

The Best Connection Tamworth are recruiting a Finance Assistant for a busy client.

Pay &

Working Hours:

£28,000 per annum, Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:15

14.85ph

Our client is seeking a Finance Assistant to support their finance department across sales ledger, purchase ledger, and general finance tasks. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, assisting with month‑end processes, and supporting both internal and external audits. This is an excellent opportunity for someone organised, detail‑oriented, and confident with financial processes.

• Sales Ledger:
  • Monitor and reconcile customer accounts, allocating payments correctly
  • Maintain aged debt reports and follow up overdue payments
  • Support credit control and communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances
  • Assist with invoice queries and discrepancies alongside operations teams
• Purchase Ledger:
  • Reconcile overseas supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
  • Process overseas supplier invoices, matching to cost estimates and obtaining approvals
  • Maintain accurate supplier account information
  • Assist with invoice queries and expense monitoring
• General Finance Support:
  • Assist with month‑end tasks, reconciliations, and reporting
  • Support audit requirements as needed
  • Provide administrative support to the finance team
  • Assist with ad‑hoc finance projects and process improvements

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Proactive and solution‑focused approach
• Good time management and prioritisation skills
• Professional and confidential handling of financial information

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role (Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, or both)
• Working knowledge of management accounting systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Basic understanding of accounting principles

• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to high‑quality work
• Positive and flexible attitude with willingness to learn
• Strong customer service mindset with professional approach

• Weekly pay (every Friday)
• Online payslips
• Pension contribution
• Ongoing temporary assignment
• 28 days paid annual leave (pro‑rata for PAYE, inclusive of statutory holidays)

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.