Finance Assistant

SF Partners; Leicester Forest East; Hybride; GBP 25 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Annual leave

Résumé du poste

SF Partners in Leicester is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a friendly finance team. You will manage purchase and sales invoices, assist with reconciliations, and contribute to monthly management accounts.

The role offers hybrid working (2 days from home), 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a supportive team. Prior finance experience and strong Excel skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounts assistant roles.
• Solid understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Good organisational and communication abilities.
• Proactive approach with a willingness to learn.

Responsabilités

• Process purchase and sales invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Assist with bank and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and update accounting systems.
• Assist with payment runs and resolve invoice queries.
• Support month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Connaissances

Finance experience

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Reconciliations

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Formation

AAT qualifications advantageous

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

Finance Assistant

Location: Leicester

Salary: c£28,000

Working Pattern: Full-time Hybrid - 2 days working from home

Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a friendly and supportive finance team within a well-established business based in Leicester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who is looking to develop their skills and gain further exposure within a busy finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.


• Assisting with bank and supplier statement reconciliations.


• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts.


• Maintaining accurate financial records and updating accounting systems.


• Assisting with payment runs and resolving invoice queries.


• Supporting month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments.


• Working closely with the wider finance team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

About You

• Previous experience within a finance or accounts assistant role.


• Good understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations.


• Strong Excel skills and good attention to detail.


• Excellent organisational and communication skills.


• A proactive, enthusiastic approach with a willingness to learn and develop.


• AAT qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

What's on Offer

Salary circa £28,000.

• Hybrid working - 2 days from home.


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.


• Supportive and friendly finance team.


• Opportunity to develop your finance career and broaden your experience.

If you're an experienced Finance Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Leicester, we'd love to hear from you!