Finance Assistant

Summary: The Finance Assistant role at a dynamic SME in Sutton Coldfield involves managing financial operations, including cash flow and payroll, while providing proactive support to senior management. The position is office-based with potential for hybrid arrangements and is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract with possible extension. The ideal candidate will possess strong finance skills and experience, particularly with Sage 50 and Xero, and will thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the cash flow (circa £1 million)
• Perform accurate banking transactions
• Oversee and process employee expenses, bank reconciliations, and associated reporting, analysis, and query resolution
• Manage outsourced high volume weekly payroll and associated queries
• Manage internal staff payroll and staff payroll queries
• Maintain accurate records using Sage 50, Xero, and Excel
• Use pivot tables and VLOOKUPs for reporting and data analysis
• Support day-to-day financial operations within a small, collaborative team

Key Skills:

• AAT Qualified or 5+ years of solid finance experience within an SME
• Confident using Sage 50 and Xero
• High level of competency in Excel, with knowledge of VLOOKUPs and pivot tables advantageous
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Self-motivated with a hands-on, flexible approach
• Great communication and ability to work well in a small team setting

Salary (Rate): 35000

City: Sutton Coldfield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance