Accounts Assistant
Hays Accounts and Finance
Birmingham · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£28,000 – £33,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Category
Automotive/Aerospace
Your new company
Finance AssistantBirmingham City Centre | Hybrid Working | £28,000 - £32,000 + Bonus | Permanent | Full-Time
A growing and successful Birmingham-based business is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its friendly finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong transactional finance experience who is looking to broaden their skills across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable while gaining valuable exposure to month-end processes and management accounting activities.
Working within a collaborative team and reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function.
Your new role
Raising weekly and monthly customer invoices
Processing supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and data entry
Matching invoices against purchase orders
Producing self-billed invoices for payment
Supporting debtor and creditor management activities
Reconciling supplier and customer accounts
Performing regular bank reconciliations
Managing supplier and customer queries professionally and efficiently
Assisting with month-end finance activities
Maintaining accurate financial records and documentationWhat you'll need to succeed
Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar transactional finance position
Strong experience across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking, or reconciliations
Experience using accounting software
Good Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
The ability to work effectively within a small finance teamWhat you'll get in return
Salary of £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
Company Bonus of up to 7%
Hybrid working after probation (3 days office / 2 days home)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities
Opportunity to work closely with a Financial Controller and senior finance leadership
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Modern Birmingham city centre location with excellent transport links
What you need to do now
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