Accounts Assistant and IT Lead

Express Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Nottingham is looking for a Finance and IT professional. This dual-role is essential for maintaining financial operations and supporting IT systems. The ideal candidate will manage financial transactions and provide technical support. This position offers a full-time contract with numerous benefits including 25 days off and matched pension contributions.

Benefits

37-hour working week with noon finishes on Fridays

25 days annual leave

Matched pension contributions of 5%

Death in service payouts of 8x salary

Salary sacrifice benefits for car leasing

Qualifications

• Experience as an Accounts Assistant with IT support capabilities.
• Demonstrable ability in managing financial transactions.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Process and record financial transactions accurately.
• Manage invoicing and reconcile ledgers and bank accounts.
• Provide IT support by troubleshooting technical issues.

Skills

Accounting experience

Technical support

IT system coordination

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant IT certifications

Job description

Express Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established organisation in their recruitment for a Finance and IT professional, based in Nottingham. This is a fantastic dual-role opportunity for a candidate with experience in both finance and IT, looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking team. The successful applicant will be integral to the smooth running of day to day financial operations, while also maintaining and supporting the organisation’s IT systems and infrastructure.

Extensive benefits package:

• 37 hour working week with 12noon finishes on Fridays
• 25 days annual leave
• Matched pension contributions of 5%
• Death in service 8x salary payouts
• Salary sacrifice benefits for car leasing
• Process and record financial transactions including invoices, payments, receipts, and payroll, while ensuring accurate maintenance of both digital and physical financial records
• Manage sales and purchase invoicing, reconcile ledgers and bank accounts, investigate discrepancies, and handle timely payments to suppliers and collections from customers
• Support the preparation of financial reports such as balance sheets and income statements, assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audits, and ensure compliance with company standards
• Maintain the general ledger, respond to finance-related queries, and carry out a range of general financial administration tasks to support smooth operations
• Provide IT support across the business by troubleshooting technical issues, installing and configuring systems, and delivering training and guidance to staff where required
• Oversee IT infrastructure by monitoring performance, managing security, backups, and licenses, coordinating with external IT partners, and ensuring best practices are implemented

Experience and Skills

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant capacity, with the ability to provide internal technical support
• Relevant IT certifications or demonstrable experience in IT system coordination
• Ongoing commitment to professional development in both disciplines

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Full-Time, Mon-Fri

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.