Accounts Assistant

Get Recruited Ltd; Wigston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Leicester is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to join their supportive team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career growth, with hybrid working and AAT study support. As a Finance Assistant, you will ensure smooth processing of financial transactions, maintain ledgers, and assist with month-end activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance roles, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. If you are looking to advance your finance career in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

AAT Study Support

Hybrid Working

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in finance roles such as Accounts Assistant or Finance Administrator.
• Currently studying or planning to study AAT, with support available.

Responsibilities

• Processing daily financial transactions and maintaining purchase ledgers.
• Reconciling bank accounts and managing Direct Debit schemes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

AAT Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Business Central

Job description

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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