Accounts Assistant

RECfinancial are exclusively recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on behalf of a forward-thinking, progressive manufacturing company based in Leicester. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic finance team in a business that truly values its people.

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations. This is a permanent position, available on either a part-time basis 

Main role of Accounts Assistant 

Reporting into the Finance Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for carrying out various transactional financial duties to support the wider Finance team. Including Sales and Purchase Ledger and Credit Control. Our client is looking for a confident individual with previous experience dealing with all aspects of Finance.

Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant

• General Purchase ledger duties including assigning entries to correct accounts
• Updating weekly cash book and assisting in cash forecasting
• Bank / balance sheet reconciliations
• Credit control.
• Sales Ledger duties including processing sales invoices
• Resolving customer queries and issues
• Reconcile sales ledger control accounts
• Manage company credit card and petty cash transactions
• Assist with accruals, month-end journal postings, and control accounts
• Plus ad hoc Finance duties.

Skills and experience:

• Experience in a similar role is ideal
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self–disciplined, with good time management skills and the ability to manage and prioritise various tasks.
• Team player, supportive of departmental colleagues 
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, Sage 50 or similar systems

In return our clients offer a long-term career opportunity in a reputable, established organisation, in a fantastic environment.

On offer is the following:

• £26000 - £28000 - depending on experience
• Hybrid working after probation
• 25 days holiday, plus BH
• Company pension
• On site Parking

If you are interested in the Accounts Assistant for further information on this new opportunity,  please contact Tracey at:  (url removed)  or call on, (phone number removed)

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