Senior Accounts Assistant – Growth Path, Pension & Bonus

RECfinancial; Wigston; 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 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Data reconciliation

Confidentiality

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.