Finance Supervisor

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Location: Aston, Birmingham Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 (Dependent on Experience) Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
A well-established and growing Midlands-based business is seeking an experienced Finance Supervisor to join its finance team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.Operating within a project-led environment, the business has experienced significant growth in recent years and offers a collaborative, hands-on culture where finance plays a key role in supporting operational decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful SME where you will work closely with senior leadership and gain exposure across the wider finance function.
There is also potential for the role to become permanent as the business continues to expand.Your new role
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role is ideally suited to an experienced Finance Supervisor, Senior Accounts Assistant or Accounts professional who enjoys being involved in the day-to-day running of the finance function.This is not a traditional management accounting role. Instead, the focus is on ensuring the smooth operation of core finance processes, maintaining accurate ledgers, supporting month-end activities and assisting with the supervision and coordination of transactional finance activities.The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys working in a hands-on SME environment and is comfortable getting involved across multiple areas of finance.
Ledger Management

• Maintain accurate purchase and sales ledgers.
• Ensure invoices are processed and posted accurately.
• Monitor ledger integrity and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with account reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.

Month-End Support

• Support month-end close activities.
• Assist with accruals, prepayments and journal postings.
• Ensure accounting records are accurate and up to date.
• Work closely with the Finance Director to support management reporting requirements.

Transactional Finance

• Oversee high-volume invoice processing activities.
• Support supplier and customer account management.
• Monitor outstanding items and ensure timely resolution.
• Assist with cash allocation and account reconciliation activities.

Team & Stakeholder Support

• Work closely with administrative and operational teams to ensure financial information is accurate.
• Act as a key point of contact for finance-related queries.
• Support the efficient running of the finance department and identify opportunities for process improvements.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a Finance Supervisor, Accounts Supervisor, Senior Accounts Assistant or similar finance position.
• Strong transactional finance experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations.
• Good understanding of month-end processes.
• Experience supporting management accounting activities.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Desirable

• AAT qualified, Part-Qualified ACCA/CIMA, or Qualified by Experience (QBE).
• Experience within construction, engineering, manufacturing or project-based environments.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics NAV or similar ERP systems.

What you'll get in return

• Potential for a longer-term opportunity.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free staff canteen.
• Flexible start and finish times.
• Supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and make a visible impact within the business.

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