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Finance Assistant/Payroll Clerk

Job details
Posting date: 16 January 2026
Salary: £24,420 to £28,000 per year
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 15 February 2026
Location: B64
Remote working: On-site only
Company: MET Recruitment
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: JOB-4439-207263

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Summary

Finance Assistant
Cradley Heath
30–35 hours per week
£24,420–£28,000 per annum
Temporary ongoing (with the possibility to go permanent for the right candidate!)

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join our client, a well-established, business within the Cradley Heath area. As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business.

Main responsibilities (not limited to):

  • Assist with day-to-day finance administration tasks.


  • Support payroll processing, including preparation of wages and related documentation.


  • Process and make payments via the bank system.


  • Handle finance-related queries and escalate issues when necessary.


  • Manage invoice processing, including checking, authorising, emailing, and following up on outstanding invoices.


  • Maintain and update the BACS payment list with accurate due dates.


  • Chase customer payments and monitor outstanding balances.


  • Check, chase, and file proof of deliveries related to purchasing activities.


  • Respond to phone and email enquiries in a professional and timely manner.


  • Provide general finance administrative support as required, including ad hoc tasks.


    Person specification:

    • Previous experience in a finance or accounts-based administrative role.


    • Comfortable using a range of computer systems and tools.


    • Strong attention to detail and excellent timekeeping.


    • Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.


      What happens after you apply for this role?

      Applications will be reviewed within 3 working days. However, as we are receiving high levels of applications, if you have not been contacted after 5 days of sending your CV, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

      If successful, you will be contacted by a Consultant to discuss your application and CV further. There will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the role.

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