​We are currently partnering with a leading West Midlands based social housing provider, who are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a full-time, fully office-based position in Erdington with a salary of £28,000. The start date is dependent on notice.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

·         Assisting in delivering accounting functions in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Rent Income and Bank and any other adhoc duties

·         Maintaining robust financial processes, ensuring a strong audit trail for all transactions

·         Processing transactions within agreed time scales

·         Working to be flexible to meet all deadlines

·         Providing cover during other colleague absence where necessary

·         Working with and creating a culture of delivery and process improvement

·         Ensuring accuracy in processing of transactional data

·         Ensuring good quality process notes for all processes

·         Assisting in year-end audit work

·         Responsible for working within appropriate policies in areas of responsibility, in line with current legislation and best practice

·         Ensuring efficient and effective filing and information systems

·         Working within agreed set Service Level Agreements

·         Dealing with queries effectively, liaising with outside agencies and colleagues

Experience required:

·         Minimum three years’ experience within a finance position, preferably within Sales Ledger or Purchase Ledger

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

·         Understanding double entry to ensure transactions are posted correctly across multiple systems

·         Sound knowledge of Excel (VLOOKUPs & pivot tables) and other MS packages

·         Exceptional organisation and communication skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines

Rewards and Benefits:

·         26 days annual leave + bank holidays with the option to buy up to 5 more

·         New Home Leave

·         Birthday leave

·         Pension – provided by the People’s Pension

·         Eyecare vouchers

·         Travel Pass – up to 50% of the cost of your public transport expenses

·         Taste Card

·         Costco Discounts

·         Assistance Programme

·         Gym Flex – salary sacrifice scheme for reduced rate gym membership

·         Health Cash Plan

Working hours:

·         37 hours per week

·         Monday – Friday with flexible working hours

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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