Accounts Assistant

1 month ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Macildowie Recruitment and Retention Full time

Finance Assistant Permanent Leicester Up To £25,000

Are you an accounting enthusiast with a keen eye for detail? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where problem-solving and teamwork are valued? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

Role details:

  • Salary up to £25,000
  • Competitive Pension and Benefits
  • Leicester City Centre
  • Hybrid Working

About the Role:

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join us at our central Leicester office, to work as part of a busy Finance team. Joining a supportive network, you can expect to receive valuable training, guidance and genuine scope for career development.

Main Duties:

  • Processing and posting of purchase invoices
  • Management of purchase and sales ledger
  • Petty cash and daily bank/cash reconciliations/Cash Flow
  • Supporting Financial Controller with month end and year end processes
  • Reconcile supplier statements
  • Internal group recharges
  • Resolving accounts queries
  • Makes recommendations to improve processes, procedures, and productivity

The ideal candidate would:

  • Have an accounts background
  • Have an understanding of double entry book-keeping
  • Have experience of using computer-based accounts software
  • Have strong IT literacy and experience of using excel spreadsheets
  • Be diligent and responsible
  • Be capable of working without close supervision
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience with intelligent office

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