Senior Accounts Assistant

Rec Financial; Nuthall CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

On-Site Parking

Newly refurbished working environment

Company Bonus

Job summary

RECfinancial is supporting a well-established local business in South Leicestershire to appoint an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant for a full-time, permanent position. You will work within a supportive finance team to handle transactional duties with progression opportunities.

The role requires a proactive, organised individual capable of managing multiple tasks and ensuring accurate accounting records, VAT returns, and month-end processes. On-site parking and a company pension are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with Sage Accounting software (Sage 200 preferred).
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to reconcile data accurately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
• Processing of payments and receipt tracking.
• Processing of Purchase Ledger invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment runs.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and reconciliations.
• Support with cashflow.
• Daily process and maintain accurate accounts payable and receivable records.
• Manage and reconcile petty cash, plus any credit card statements and expenses.
• Assist in preparation of VAT returns.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain general ledgers, journals, and other financial documents.
• Stepping up to support the Finance as and when required.
• Plus any ad-hoc clerical tasks within the Finance team.

Skills

Sage Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

RECfinancial are supporting a well-established and thriving local business, based in South Leicestershire, to appoint an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant for a full-time, permanent position. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team within a stable and successful organisation. This is a varied role that requires a proactive and organised individual who can manage multiple accounting and administrative tasks efficiently. With progression and working alongside a supportive Finance Manager.

Commutable from Whetstone, Blaby, Enderby, Leicester and the wider Leicestershire.

THE ROLE – SENIOR ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

The Senior Accounts Assistant serves as a critical support function for the finance team. Initially, the role involves a broad range of transactional duties, with a clear path for progression into more substantial accounting responsibilities. We are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented individual with a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop both accounting and financial skills within a dynamic and evolving business environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:

• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing,
• Processing of payments, and receipt tracking.
• Processing of Purchase Ledger invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment runs.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and reconciliations.
• Support with cashflow
• Daily process and maintain accurate accounts payable and receivable records.
• Manage and reconcile petty cash, plus any credit card statements and expenses
• Assist in preparation of VAT returns,
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain general ledgers, journals, and other financial documents.
• Stepping up to support the Finance as and when required
• Plus any ad-hoc clerical tasks within the Finance team.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with Sage Accounting software (Sage 200 preferred) Microsoft Office Suite.
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to reconcile data accurately
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

WHAT THE COMPANY CAN OFFER:

• Company Pension
• Competitive salary - £30,000k to £36,000k DOE
• On-Site Parking
• Newly refurbished working environment
• Company Bonus

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

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