Finance Assistant

ACCA Careers; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing business in Leicester is seeking a Finance Assistant. The ideal candidate has experience in transactional finance and is an AAT studier looking for career progression. Responsibilities include managing employee expenses, assisting with credit control, and supporting audit processes. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £31,000, 25 days annual leave, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in transactional finance.
• Prior work in a busy finance function.
• Strong skills in processing financial data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily employee expenses.
• Assist with credit control and resolve customer disputes.
• Support audit processes with the Financial Reporting Manager.
• Collaborate on month-end reporting.
• Drive improvements in finance-related processes.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Proficiency in financial software

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork ability

Education

AAT studier

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join a thriving manufacturing business. If you have experience working in transactional finance, and are an AAT studier and are looking for progression this will be an ideal next role.

Description

My client is a well-established Manufacturing business and a global leader in their field.

• Manage daily employee expenses.
• Assist with credit control and help resolve customer disputes with both local and global finance teams.
• Support the Financial Reporting Manager with audit processes.
• Collaborate on month-end reporting to ensure deadlines are met.
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects and drive improvements to finance-related business processes.
• Respond positively to changing priorities and provide assistance when required.
• Utilise company systems effectively to complete tasks accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Prior experience working in a busy finance function.
• Proficiency in using financial software and Microsoft Office applications.
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy in financial data handling.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a team in a professional setting.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary up to c£31,000
• A permanent position
• 25 days annual leave increasing with years of service.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment in Leicester.Other voluntary benefits.