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This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business in Redditch as they expand their finance team. Due to company growth, this role has been created to provide additional support across both the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. While the full scope of the role is still evolving, the business is keen to take on someone in a temporary capacity, with a strong likelihood of it becoming permanent within 3-6 months.
This position will act as a key link between the purchase ledger and sales ledger teams, taking on investigative tasks, resolving discrepancies, and providing support on more detailed finance processes. You'll also have the chance to work closely with the finance manager, gaining exposure to month-end tasks and ad-hoc finance projects. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to step beyond pure processing work and develop their analytical and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Acting as a bridge between accounts payable and accounts receivable, supporting with complex queries.
- Investigating and resolving discrepancies across the ledger.
- Assisting with reconciliations and cash allocation.
- Supporting the finance manager with month-end tasks and ad-hoc finance projects.
- Working with the wider finance team to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Candidate Attributes and Skills:
- Experience in an accounts payable or accounts receivable role, looking to step up into a broader finance position.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Confident communicator, able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Eager to learn and take on new challenges.
- Immediately available or on a short notice period (one week).
Benefits:
- Hybrid working.
- Clear progression path with the opportunity to transition to permanent employment.
- Study support available once permanent.
- Hands-on experience in a growing business with exposure to senior finance professionals.
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