Accounts Assistant

Location Wigston Magna
Discipline: Finance, Commercial
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £25000.00 - £26500.00 per annum + + AAT Study Support
Contact name: Matthew Ager

Job ref: 15584.1
Published: about 4 hours ago
Startdate: ASAP

FINANCE ASSISTANT / ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

THORPE ASTLEY, LEICESTER (HYBRID AVAILABLE)

£25,000 - £26,500 + AAT STUDY SUPPORT + EXCELLENT BENEFITS


THE COMPANY:

We're working exclusively with a well-established and respected organisation in the Leicester area, currently seeking a proactive and detail-focused Finance Assistant to join their supportive finance team. With hybrid working, AAT study support, and a collaborative environment, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their finance career.

As Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant, you'll play a key role in the finance Support team, ensuring smooth processing of daily financial transactions and supporting wider finance operations.

THE FINANCE ASSISTANT / ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:

  • Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll be joining the team as a Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant.
  • Posting daily cash receipts to ledgers from BACS reports
  • Maintaining the admin purchase ledger and processing supplier invoices
  • Reconciling bank accounts daily and investigating discrepancies
  • Managing the Direct Debit scheme including the rules and the processing
  • Preparing and submitting BACS payment files to the bank
  • Processing credit card expenses and compiling monthly cash expenses for payroll
  • Producing monthly and quarterly figures
  • Supporting month-end activity including basic journals and spreadsheet updates
  • Providing holiday cover within the finance team

ABOUT YOU:

  • Ideally currently studying AAT or planning to commence (study support is available)
  • Must have experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator position or similar.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Experience using Business Central is an advantage
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent time management and the ability to meet deadlines
  • A confident communicator with a team-player mindset

TO APPLY:
If you're looking for a role that will support your career growth and provide hands-on experience in a varied finance role, apply today with your CV via the advert for immediate consideration.

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