Finance Assistant: Detail-Driven, Flexible Month-End Support

OptiRank; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance team in Leicester is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to support financial operations. Responsibilities include managing employee expenses, assisting with credit control, and supporting audit processes. The ideal candidate is AAT qualified and proficient in advanced Excel techniques. This position offers a strong work-life balance with generous leave policies and a focus on employee health and wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Option to buy/sell additional leave days

Employee health and wellbeing program

Trustee-based pension scheme

Agile and flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• AAT Qualified with solid technical and functional expertise.
• Proficient in advanced Excel techniques.
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily employee expenses, ensuring policy compliance and accuracy.
• Assist with credit control and help resolve customer disputes.
• Support the Financial Reporting Manager with audit processes.
• Carry out due diligence for new customer onboarding.
• Collaborate on month-end reporting to ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Advanced Excel techniques

Strong collaboration skills

Confident communication

Education

AAT Qualified

Job description

A dynamic finance team in Leicester is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to support financial operations. Responsibilities include managing employee expenses, assisting with credit control, and supporting audit processes. The ideal candidate is AAT qualified and proficient in advanced Excel techniques. This position offers a strong work-life balance with generous leave policies and a focus on employee health and wellbeing.