Accounts Assistant

GetRecruited UK Ltd; Wigston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to join their supportive finance team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career growth in a collaborative environment, with hybrid working and AAT study support. You will be responsible for processing daily financial transactions, maintaining ledgers, reconciling bank accounts, and supporting month-end activities. If you are detail-oriented and have a passion for finance, this role is perfect for you. Join a respected organization and take your finance career to the next level with hands-on experience and excellent benefits.

Benefits

AAT Study Support

Excellent Benefits

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Assistant or similar role is essential.
• Must be studying or planning to study AAT with support available.

Responsibilities

• Process daily financial transactions and maintain purchase ledger.
• Reconcile bank accounts and manage Direct Debit scheme.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)

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:

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

ABOUT YOU:

1. Ideally currently studying AAT or planning to commence (study support is available).
2. Must have experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator position or similar.
3. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
4. Experience using Business Central is an advantage.
5. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
6. Excellent time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
7. 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.