Accounts Assistant

RECfinancial; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in South Leicestershire seeks an Accounts Assistant for a full-time permanent role. The position involves overseeing the transactional side of accounting, including ledger duties, accounts payable, and credit control. Applicants should be ACCA or AAT qualified with strong IT skills, offering a competitive salary and benefits in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus Bank holidays

Company pension

Benefits package

Free Parking on site

Qualifications

• ACCA part qualified or AAT qualified.
• Good time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounts payable and receivable, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Input data into SAP and assist with credit control.
• Provide support to other teams and manage correspondence.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Willingness to Learn

Self-Discipline

Strong IT Skills

Education

ACCA part qualified

AAT qualified

Tools

SAP

Excel

MS Office

Job description

RECfinancial are recruiting exclusively for a South Leicestershire based manufacturing business, who are keen to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a Full Time Permanent basis. Working Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week. Commutable from Leicester, South Leicestershire, Rugby, Nuneaton and surrounding areas.

Our client is a well recognised local business, dedicated to excellence in their particular field. From their humble beginnings they have grown into one of the world s leading providers of comprehensive solutions.

This is an exceptional role that offers the successful applicant the opportunity to work with a creative manufacturer, supporting the operational side of the business, dealing with suppliers, distributors, business partners, and end customers.

Main role of Accounts Assistant

The main purpose of this role is to look after the transactional side of accounting including Accounts Payable, Credit Control and various other finance tasks. Undertaking data entry and data analysis and being able to pick up all Finance tasks within the team if required.

Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant

• Full end to end Ledger duties; including assigning entries to correct accounts and payments.
• Accounts payable and receivable.
• Inputting data into SAP, updating ledgers, and maintaining accurate financial records
• Updating weekly cash book and assisting in cash forecasting
• Updating the balance sheet reconciliations and daily banking.
• Assistance with Credit control and aged debt
• Processing company card transactions and employee expense claims, verifying receipts, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• General housekeeping for the accounts department
• Providing support to other teams within the business, such as answering phone calls, managing correspondence, and filing documents.

Skills and experience:

• ACCA part qualified or AAT qualified
• Willingness to learn
• Good Time management, be able to meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self disciplined, with the ability to manage and prioritise various tasks.
• Ability to work independently, using your own initiative.
• Strong IT skills, including; Excel, MS Office and knowledge of SAP would be an advantage.

In return our clients offer a long-term career opportunity in a reputable, established organisation, in a collaborative environment.

On offer is the following:

• £26,500 - £31,000 - depending on experience
• 25 days holidays plus Bank holidays
• Company pension
• Benefits package
• Hybrid working option
• Free Parking on site

If you are interested in the Accounts Assistant for further information on this fabulous opportunity, please contact Tracey at (url removed) or call on, (phone number removed), (phone number removed).