Accounts Assistant

Cherry Professional; Braunstone Town; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the finance department in Braunstone Town. This full-time role involves managing sales ledgers, credit control, and expense processing, among other duties. The ideal candidate should have experience in finance, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel. The position offers a competitive salary up to £28k, along with benefits such as 25 days holiday, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Training and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records and process customer invoices.
• Monitor outstanding balances and ensure timely collections.
• Verify and process staff expense claims.
• Assist with bank and account reconciliations.
• Help prepare financial reports and analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel (Pivots/LookUps)

Job description

Finance Assistant

Location : Leicester LE19

Salary : Competitive, based on experience

Contract : Full-time, Permanent

About Us

My client is a different beast entirely compared to just 7 years ago. Having pivoted, successfully reaped the benefits of a well planned and executed strategy and business plan, they have gone from strength to strength employing now over 100 people.

They are leading provider of construction and property maintenance solutions to local authorities.

Role Overview

As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance department with day-to-day operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their skillset through on the job development. Although I would describe this business as a land of opportunity, you need to be patient and willing to learn over time (not through study as progression upwards is limited, however many people have evolved here.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Ledger Management – Maintain accurate records and process customer invoices.
• Credit Control – Monitor outstanding balances and ensure timely collections.
• Expenses Processing – Verify and process staff expense claims.
• Reconciliation – Assist with bank and account reconciliations.
• Reporting Support – Help prepare financial reports and analysis.
• Accounts Payable Cover – Provide support when required.
• Cashbooks Maintenance – Update and reconcile cashbook entries.
• Taking Phone Payments – Handle customer payments securely and efficiently.
• Subcontractor Payment Runs – Process payments and manage CIS tax returns.
• Additional Duties – Opportunity to take on more responsibility as training progresses.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential – Pivots / LookUps a must).
• Knowledge of CIS and subcontractor payments is an advantage.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package to £28k with a review promised post probation

• Training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Parking

Additional rewards scheme currently in progress.