Finance Assistant – Temp-to-Perm (Ledger & Credit)

The Recruitment Group; Sharnford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Full-time hours

Job summary

The Recruitment Group is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our client in Loughborough on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The role covers sales and purchase ledgers, VAT and basic bookkeeping, with a focus on accurate processing of invoices and reconciliations.

Ideal candidates will have ledger experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach. Daily duties include month-end support, credit control, and general finance administration in a busy team.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts role with sales and/or purchase ledgers.

Responsibilities

• Process and issue sales invoices with complete documentation.
• Manage credit control: monitor aged debt and chase overdue payments by phone and email.
• Allocate customer receipts and resolve account queries.
• Process purchase invoices: check prices, quantities and PO details.
• Investigate supplier discrepancies and arrange credit notes.
• Reconcile supplier statements and assist with supplier payments.
• Maintain accurate customer and supplier records.
• Carry out credit checks on new customers and set credit limits.
• Process petty cash and company card expenses, ensuring receipts are recorded.
• Support month-end activities and general finance administration.
• Monitor the accounts inbox and respond to queries promptly.
• Maintain filing and financial records; provide additional finance support.

Skills

Sales ledger

Purchase ledger

VAT basics

Double-entry bookkeeping

Sage 50

Excel

Word

Outlook

Telephone manners

Education

AAT qualification

GCSE English & Maths (4/C or above)

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

ERP system (MIE)

Pivot tables

Job description

The Recruitment Group is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our client in Loughborough on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The role covers sales and purchase ledgers, VAT and basic bookkeeping, with a focus on accurate processing of invoices and reconciliations.

Ideal candidates will have ledger experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach. Daily duties include month-end support, credit control, and general finance administration in a busy team.