Finance & Accounts Support Specialist

iST Power Limited; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

iST Power Limited is seeking a Finance Assistant to support finance and administration processes in our Leicester office. The role involves handling confidential information, supporting management accounts, VAT, and supplier payments, with opportunities to assist in office management and process improvements.

The successful candidate will be numerate, detail-oriented and able to work independently under established procedures, balancing routine deadlines with ad hoc queries.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role.
• Experience using finance/accounting systems to maintain records.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Right to work in the UK; five days per week in Leicester office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of management accounts and month-end activities.
• Prepare and maintain import, export and inward-processing documentation, including VAT records.
• Support VAT returns and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and handle supplier queries.
• Complete bank reconciliations and support year-end audit requirements.
• Provide cover for purchase/sales ledger, invoicing and related finance activities.
• Maintain finance records and support continuous improvement of systems and controls.
• Undertake ad hoc office management duties for the Leicester office.

Skills

Financial experience

Accounting systems

Numerical ability

Excel

Communication

Time management

Right to work UK

Education

AAT qualification or study

Finance / bookkeeping qualification

Tools

ERP system

Accounting software

Job description

iST Power Limited is seeking a Finance Assistant to support finance and administration processes in our Leicester office. The role involves handling confidential information, supporting management accounts, VAT, and supplier payments, with opportunities to assist in office management and process improvements.

The successful candidate will be numerate, detail-oriented and able to work independently under established procedures, balancing routine deadlines with ad hoc queries.