Accounts Assistant

GetRecruited UK Ltd; Wigston Parva; 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 in a hybrid role. This position offers AAT study support and excellent benefits, making it a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their finance careers. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth processing of financial transactions while gaining hands-on experience in a varied finance role. If you are detail-oriented and possess strong analytical skills, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

AAT Study Support

Excellent Benefits

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Experience as an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant is essential.
• Currently studying AAT or planning to commence is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Post daily cash receipts and maintain the purchase ledger.
• Reconcile bank accounts and manage the Direct Debit scheme.
• Support month-end activities and produce financial figures.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

AAT Qualification

Tools

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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