Finance Assistant

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Job summary

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is seeking a Finance Assistant in Loughborough on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The role supports the day-to-day accounts functions within a busy finance team.

The ideal candidate has experience in sales and/or purchase ledgers, basic bookkeeping knowledge, and strong Excel and MS Office skills. The position offers full-time hours, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of £14.87 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts experience, ideally covering sales ledger and/or purchase ledger.
• Good understanding of basic bookkeeping principles, including VAT and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Experience using a computerised accounting system; knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts would be advantageous.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process and issue sales invoices, ensuring all supporting documentation is accurate and complete.
• Manage credit control activities, including monitoring aged debt and chasing overdue payments by telephone and email.
• Allocate customer receipts and resolve account queries.
• Process purchase invoices, checking prices, quantities and purchase order details.
• Investigate supplier discrepancies and arrange credit notes where necessary.
• Reconcile supplier statements and assist with supplier payment runs.
• Maintain accurate customer and supplier account records.
• Carry out credit checks on new customers and recommend appropriate credit limits.
• Process petty cash and company credit card expenses, ensuring receipts are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Support month-end activities and general finance administration.
• Monitor the accounts inbox and respond to customer and supplier queries promptly.
• Maintain accurate filing and financial records, providing additional finance support when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Numerical ability

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem solving

Education

GCSE English and Maths

AAT qualification

A Levels

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Finance Assistant Temp to Perm

Location: Loughborough
Pay Rate: £14.87 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Recruiter: The Recruitment Group

The Recruitment Group is currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant!

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join our well-established client based in Loughborough on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented finance professional to join a busy finance team, supporting the day-to-day running of the accounts department. The successful candidate will have previous accounts experience, ideally covering sales and/or purchase ledger, alongside good communication skills and a proactive approach to work.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and issue sales invoices, ensuring all supporting documentation is accurate and complete.

• Manage credit control activities, including monitoring aged debt and chasing overdue payments by telephone and email.

• Allocate customer receipts and resolve account queries.

• Process purchase invoices, checking prices, quantities and purchase order details.

• Investigate supplier discrepancies and arrange credit notes where necessary.

• Reconcile supplier statements and assist with supplier payment runs.

• Maintain accurate customer and supplier account records.

• Carry out credit checks on new customers and recommend appropriate credit limits.

• Process petty cash and company credit card expenses, ensuring receipts are accurately recorded and reconciled.

• Support month-end activities and general finance administration.

• Monitor the accounts inbox and respond to customer and supplier queries promptly.

• Maintain accurate filing and financial records, providing additional finance support when required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an accounts role, particularly sales ledger and/or purchase ledger.

• Good understanding of basic bookkeeping principles, including VAT and double-entry bookkeeping.

• Experience using a computerised accounting system; knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts would be advantageous.

• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

• Strong communication skills and a confident telephone manner.

• Excellent attention to detail with good numerical and organisational skills.

• Ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

• A positive, flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to use your own initiative.

• A team player who can handle confidential information professionally.

Desirable Experience

• Credit control experience.

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience using an ERP system, ideally MIE.

• Intermediate Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables.

• Experience preparing VAT returns.

• A Levels or AAT qualification, or currently studying towards AAT.

GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent, is essential.

What s on Offer?

• £14.87 per hour.

• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity.

• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.

• The opportunity to develop your finance experience within an established business.

• A varied role covering sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control and general finance administration.