Finance Assistant

Page Personnel; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established financial services company in Leicester is seeking a Finance Assistant to handle various finance duties, including Purchase Ledger and bank reconciliations. The role offers a salary of up to £26,000, hybrid working after training, and study support for AAT qualifications. Ideal candidates will have strong accounting knowledge and prior finance experience, with excellent attention to detail and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Salary up to £26,000

Hybrid working available after training

Study support for AAT qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Prior experience working in finance.
• Experience using financial software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in supporting accounting and finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Purchase Ledger duties, including processing invoices.
• Process subcontractor invoices.
• Conduct bank reconciliations.
• Collate data for the weekly payroll.
• Prepare weekly cash forecast and movement reports.
• Perform any ad hoc duties as requested.

Skills

Understanding of basic accounting principles

Experience working in finance

Use of financial software

Microsoft Office applications

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Collaborative team work

Supporting accounting functions

Job description

Immediate start Finance Assistant

Hands on varied junior finance role

About Our Client

This organisation is a well-established, medium-sized company based near central Leicester.

Job Description

The Finance Assistant will :

• Assist with Purchase Ledger duties, including processing invoices against orders, managing delivery notes from site, managing invoices from approval, statement reconciliations and payment runs
• Process subcontractor invoices
• Bank reconciliations
• Collating data for the weekly payroll
• Weekly cash forecast and movement reports
• Any ad hoc duties as requested

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Assistant should have :

• A strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Prior experience working in finance
• Experience using financial software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in supporting accounting and finance functions.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £26,000.
• Hybrid working available after training.
• Study support for AAT qualifications.
• Opportunity to work in a permanent role in a reputable organisation.
• Career progression opportunities.