Senior Accounts Assistant

RECfinancial; Wigston; Vor Ort; GBP 30.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company Pension

On-Site Parking

Newly refurbished working environment

Company Bonus

Zusammenfassung

RECfinancial are supporting a well-established local business in South Leicestershire to appoint an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant for a full-time, permanent position. It’s a varied role within a supportive finance team, offering progression alongside a supportive Finance Manager.

Responsibilities include invoicing, payments, ledger processing, VAT returns and month-end close. A strong eye for detail and experience with Sage 200 and MS Office are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with Sage Accounting software (Sage 200 preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and data reconciliation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage time in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Data reconciliation

Confidentiality

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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.