Finance Assistant

ACCA Careers; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known business in Leicester is seeking a Finance Assistant to support various finance functions including processing invoices and bank reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and prior finance experience. The role offers a salary of up to £26,000, hybrid working options, and study support for AAT qualification.

Benefits

Hybrid working available after training

Study support for AAT qualification

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in finance.
• Experience in supporting accounting and finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Purchase Ledger duties and processing invoices.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Collate data for weekly payroll.

Skills

Understanding of basic accounting principles

Experience using financial software

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

I am delighted to be supporting a well known and established business in Leicester for a Finance Assistant role. This opportunity would be suitable for someone who is looking to gain varied finance experience in a busy finance function.

Client Details

This organisation is a well-established, medium-sized company based near central Leicester. My client can offer excellent development and progression opportunities for the successful candidate.

Description

The Finance Assistant's duties will include but are not limited to:

• 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 sub contractor invoices
• Bank reconciliations
• Collating data for the weekly payroll
• Weekly cash forecast and movement reports
• Any ad hoc duties as requested

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.

Job Offer

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