Finance Assistant

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, evolving environment? Do you take pride in building relationships, managing data accurately, and bringing structure to complex processes?

We are working with a rapidly growing housing provider to recruit two Finance Assistants to join their expanding team. This is a permanent opportunity offering real scope to develop your career within a supportive and ambitious organisation.

About the opportunity

This is a business experiencing significant growth, with a large and expanding property portfolio across Birmingham and the surrounding areas. With a collaborative, close-knit culture and a strong track record of promoting from within, it’s an excellent environment for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance.

You’ll be joining at a key stage of development, supporting a growing income function that is central to the organisation’s continued success.

The role

This is a hands-on position combining accounts receivable, credit control, and account management responsibilities.

You will:

• Manage a portfolio of tenancies, taking ownership of income and debtor balances
• Review aged debt reports and reconcile accounts
• Liaise with external stakeholders to resolve payment queries and chase outstanding balances
• Investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records
• Build effective working relationships with agents and internal teams
• Support ongoing process improvements within the finance function
• Work with internal systems and Excel to manage and track financial data

About you

• Experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or a Finance Assistant role
• Strong attention to detail and confidence handling high volumes of data
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Well organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
• A team player with a collaborative approach

Experience within housing or a similar sector is advantageous but not essential.

Location & hours

• Birmingham (office-based)
• Monday to Friday, 9:30am–5:30pm
• Free on-site parking available

If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your skills, take ownership, and grow within a forward-thinking organisation, we’d be keen to hear from you.