Finance Assistant

Jacob Thomas Associates; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK casting manufacturer in Leicester is looking for a Finance Assistant to support daily operations. The candidate should have experience with payroll systems, be detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Key responsibilities include payroll processing, handling calls, and supporting the Finance Manager. This role offers various benefits including training opportunities and company events.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Company events and socials

Company Pension scheme

Birthday day off

On-site parking

Long service award

Qualifications

• Experience in handling payroll processing and reporting.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle telephone calls and forward messages as needed.
• Process weekly payroll and produce payslips.
• Manage holiday and absence entries in the system.

Skills

Experience using Sage200

Excellent organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for an individual to work with a leading UK casting manufacturer based in Leicester as a Finance Assistant. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting the Finance Manager with the day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate would be proactive and detail-oriented.

The Benefits:

• Training and development opportunities
• Company events and socials
• Company Pension scheme
• Birthday day off
• On-site parking
• Long service award

The Finance Assistant Role:

• Handling telephone calls, taking and forwarding messages as required
• Processing weekly payroll
• Produce payslips and weekly reports
• Inputting holidays and absences onto the system
• Processing expenses
• VAT Returns
• Month end reconciliation
• Supporting the Finance Manager as and when required

Our Ideal Finance Assistant Candidate:

• Experience using Sage200 or similar payroll systems
• Excellent organisational skills and able to use own initiative
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Detail orientated and proactive
• Proficient in Microsoft packages (Excel and Word)

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