About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a proactive and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance function based in Birmingham (Central). This position plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, with responsibilities across Accounts Receivable, credit control, and purchasing activities.

Working within a collaborative finance team, the role requires strong organisational skills, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining accurate financial records, supporting cashflow management, and ensuring efficient processing of customer and supplier transactions.

Location

Birmingham (Central)

Pay Rate

£15.00 – £16.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
• Friday: 8:30am – 3:30pm (early finish)

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Credit Control

• Preparing, processing, and issuing customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Allocating incoming payments and ensuring customer accounts are updated correctly
• Monitoring outstanding balances and proactively chasing overdue payments via telephone and email
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with customers to support effective debt recovery
• Investigating and resolving invoice queries or payment discrepancies
• Reconciling customer accounts and reviewing aged debtor reports
• Supporting the reduction of aged debt and improving cash collection performance
• Assisting with cashflow forecasting by providing accurate receivables data

Purchase Ledger & Purchasing

• Raising purchase orders in line with company procedures
• Processing goods and service receipts within the finance system
• Maintaining accurate supplier records and transaction documentation
• Reviewing Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) reports and investigating discrepancies
• Liaising with internal departments and suppliers to resolve purchasing or invoice queries
• Supporting purchase ledger processes and ensuring accurate financial reporting

Financial Administration & Support

• Updating and maintaining financial records and documentation
• Assisting with reconciliations and routine finance checks
• Supporting the preparation of financial data and reports as required
• Providing general administrative support to the finance team
• Contributing to process improvements and maintaining compliance with financial procedures

Candidate Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, and Purchase Ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Good communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with customers and suppliers
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in finance systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team