Finance Assistant

Rec Financial; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Parking

Company Pension

Good holiday entitlement

Job summary

Rec Financial in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Assistant to support payroll and purchase ledger duties within a friendly SME finance team. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, and offers varied, hands-on exposure to day-to-day accounting.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll process supplier payments, assist with the sales ledger, reconcile statements, and manage timesheets and leavers, using Sage Line 50 Payroll.

Qualifications

• Experience in both payroll and purchase ledger.
• Sage Line 200 and Sage Payroll knowledge advantageous.
• Proactive, flexible, hands-on approach to work.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a small, busy team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing supplier payments, resolving invoice queries, and maintaining records.
• Assisting with sales ledger tasks and posting cash receipts to the sales ledger.
• Reconcile supplier statements and deal with queries.
• Maintaining and reconciling the purchase ledger, including invoice processing.
• Processing weekly and monthly payroll using Sage Line 50 Payroll.
• Managing timesheets, overtime, expenses, new starters and leavers.
• Completing year-end payroll procedures and liaising with HMRC as required.
• Answering the phone to support the wider finance function.
• Providing wider administrative support to the finance team.

Skills

Payroll

Purchase ledger

Sage Line 200

Sage Payroll

Analytical

Communication

Time management

Tools

Sage Line 50 Payroll

Sage Line 200

Job description

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant seeking a varied role within a friendly, close-knit team?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing SME where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the day-to-day finance function. If you enjoy a hands‑on role with plenty of variety and the chance to make a real impact, this could be the perfect next step.

Working on a full time permanent basis Monday to Friday, commutable from Enderby, Blaby, Evington, Beaumont Leys, Leicester and Leicestershire.

THE ROLE – FINANCE ASSISTANT

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for both payroll and purchase ledger duties while supporting the wider finance function. Your day will be varied and fast‑paced, giving you exposure across different areas of accounts. A flexible approach to the demands of the position, with the ability to meet regular deadlines with accuracy and accountability, is also essential. Our client is committed to fostering a work environment of excellence, reflected in their strong company values.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FINANCE ASSISTANT ROLE:

• Preparing and processing supplier payments, resolving invoice queries, and maintaining accurate records.

• Assisting with sales ledger tasks and posting cash receipts to the sales ledger.

• Reconcile supplier statements and deal with any incoming queries.

• Maintaining and reconciling the purchase ledger, including invoice processing and supplier statement reconciliation.

• Processing and control the weekly and monthly payroll using Sage Line 50 Payroll

• Managing timesheets, overtime, expenses, new starters, and leavers.

• Completing year‑end payroll procedures and liaising with HMRC when required.

• Answer the phone as and when required to support the wider finance function.

• Providing wider administrative support to the finance team and occasional office cover when required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in both payroll and purchase ledger.

• Working knowledge of Sage Line 200 and Sage Payroll (advantageous but not essential).

• A proactive, flexible, and hands‑on approach to work.

• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail.

• The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities within a small, busy team.

WHAT THE COMPANY CAN OFFER:

• Supportive, close‑knit culture

• Varied workload – No two days are the same, giving you great exposure and ongoing development.

• Good holiday entitlement

• Competitive salary – £26,000 to £28,000 depending on experience.

• On‑Site Parking

• Company Pension

Please note we are unable to accept candidates without UK experience or requiring sponsorship.

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