Business Support Assistant

About ANT Recruitment

ANT Recruitment partners with public sector, finance & accountancy and notforprofit organisations across the UK to provide recruitment solutions that connect skilled administrators with meaningful roles. Were currently supporting a public sector client in Birmingham to recruit a Business Support Assistant to contribute to the finance team.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to work in a purposeful environment where your administrative, financial and business support skills will contribute to service delivery and positive change. Working within a busy finance function, youll process transactions, support suppliers and individuals, respond to queries, maintain systems, and deliver accurate file and data management ensuring smooth operations and compliance in the public sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide highquality business and financial support across a busy finance function
• Process financial transactions including petty cash, purchase orders, payments to individuals and suppliers
• Act as a first point of contact for finance queries via phone, email and face-toface
• Support finance meetings and maintain accurate records, reports and documentation
• Administer finance systems and data, ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficient workflows
• Carry out routine administrative tasks, maintain filing and information systems, and assist with incoming/outgoing post

About You

Excellent attention to detail with strong numeracy and literacy
Ability to work proactively on your own initiative and as part of a diverse team
Ability to work flexibly, multitask and operate in a pressured environment with conflicting priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and comfortable with finance/administrative systems
Experience in a finance, administrative or support role within a public sector, notforprofit or similar environment is desirable

Whats On Offer

Rate: Up to £12.50 per hour + holiday pay
Temporary fulltime contract (36 months) with immediate start opportunity
Chance to work within a public sector finance team making a real difference
Development opportunity in a supportive administrative environment
Location: Birmingham (B6 postcode)