Finance Assistant

Rec Financial; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company pension

Good holiday entitlement

Job summary

Rec Financial in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join a growing SME. You will handle purchase and sales ledgers, support month-end close, and work across stock and margin data with accuracy.

You’ll enjoy a hands-on, varied role with a flexible part-time to full-time arrangement and on-site parking, commutable from surrounding towns in Leicestershire and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience in transactional finance.
• Proficient in Xero and MS Excel.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process sales and purchase ledger invoices, resolving queries.
• Post cash receipts to the sales ledger.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements weekly.
• Support month-end close.
• Maintain and reconcile the purchase ledger and supplier statements.
• Manage credit control activities.
• Produce weekly stock-value and slow-mover reports.
• Assist with quarterly VAT returns.
• Post journals, credit notes and expense claims.
• Provide wider admin support to the finance team and cover office as needed.

Skills

Transactional finance

MS Excel

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

Job description

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant seeking a varied role within a forward thinking dynamic team…

This is an excellent opportunity to join a 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 part-time to full-time permanent basis Monday to Friday, commutable from Enderby, Blaby, Lutterworth, Narborough, Leicester and Leicestershire.

THE ROLE – FINANCE ASSISTANT

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for purchase and sales ledger duties while supporting the wider finance function. Your day will be varied and fast-paced, giving you exposure across different areas of accounts. Alongside bringing analytical rigour to stock and margin data.

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 company values.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FINANCE ASSISTANT ROLE:

• Preparing and processing sales and purchase ledger invoices, resolving invoice queries, and maintaining accurate records.


• Assisting with posting cash receipts to the sales ledger.


• Reconciling the bank and credit card statements on a weekly basis.


• Support with month-end close.


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


• Credit Control


• Produce weekly stock-values and slow-mover reports


• Assist with quarterly VAT returns


• Support with posting journals, credit notes and expense claims.


• 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 transactional finance, wishing to grow.


• Working knowledge of Xero


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


• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail.


• Strong MS Excel skills - Pivot tables and V-Look-ups.

WHAT THE COMPANY CAN OFFER:

• Supportive, work environment.


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


• Good holiday entitlement


• Competitive salary – £27,000 to £31,000 depending on experience.


• On-Site Parking


• Company Pension

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