Accounts Assistant

RECfinancial; Great Bowden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction business in South Leicestershire is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a full-time temporary basis. The role involves managing Accounts Payable and Receivable, and you will gain valuable experience while working closely with the Accounts Manager. The position offers a salary of £25,000 - £27,000 depending on experience, and free on-site parking.

Benefits

Free Parking on site

Qualifications

• Experience with the transactional side of accounting including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Ability to handle various finance tasks with flexibility.
• Good communication skills for managing queries.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger duties and assign entries to correct accounts.
• Process incoming invoices and update internal systems.
• Resolve customer queries effectively.

Skills

Xero

Willingness to learn

Good attention to detail

Self discipline

Time management

Ability to work independently

Strong IT skills

Tools

Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

RECfinancial are delighted to be recruiting exclusively on behalf of a well-established construction business in South Leicestershire, who are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a full-time temporary basis.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a proactive and supportive business that values progression and development. Working closely with the Accounts Manager, you will benefit from hands-on guidance while gaining valuable experience within a busy finance function.

This role would be commutable from Leicester, Market Harborough, Kibworth, Great Glen, Leicestershire and North Warwickshire.

Overview

Main role of Accounts Assistant

The main purpose of this role is to look after the transactional side of accounting including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Undertaking various Finance tasks with an analytical approach, and an ability to be flexible and adaptable in the wider office team.

Responsibilities

• General ledger duties including assigning entries to correct accounts
• Dealing with incoming queries and managing a shared inbox
• Processing all incoming invoices and updating the internal system with information
• Updating weekly cash book and assisting in cash forecasting
• Bank / balance sheet reconciliations
• Looking after the nominal ledger
• Resolving customer queries and issues
• Credit Control
• Plus any ad hoc finance duties.

Skills and experience

• Xero
• Willingness to learn
• Good attention to detail
• Self disciplined, with good time management skills and the ability to manage and prioritise various tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, MS Office Suite or similar systems

On offer

• £25,000 - £27,000 - depending on experience
• Free Parking on site

If you are interested in the Accounts Assistant role for further information on this opportunity, please apply via the appropriate channels.

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