Finance Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established finance organization in Leicester is seeking a Finance Assistant for a varied junior role. The position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and proficiency in financial software. Responsibilities include managing Purchase Ledger duties and conducting bank reconciliations. The role offers a salary up to £26,000, hybrid working after training, and support for AAT qualifications, along with career progression opportunities.

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 organizational 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 and managing delivery notes.
• 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

Experience using financial software

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Experience supporting accounting functions

Tools

Financial software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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 sub contractor 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.