Accounts Assistant Job at Leicester, Leicestershire Full Time NEW

Accounts Assistant
6 Month FTC
Flexi start and finish time (the business closes at 3pm on Fridays)
Leicester
£28,000 – £32,000 (DOE)

My client is a manufacturing business who due to demand requires an Accounts Assistant to join them on a 6-month FTC. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accounts or finance experience who enjoys working in a busy environment and is looking for a varied role supporting the day to day running of the finance department.

This position would suit someone organised, detail focused and confident managing their workload while working closely with colleagues across the business.

The role

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day to day running of the finance department, assisting with invoicing, payroll, expenses and much more. You will support the wider finance team to ensure financial processes are completed accurately and efficiently while helping everything run smoothly behind the scenes.

• Manage all aspects of the purchase ledger process from end to end
• Process supplier invoices and posting to the ledger
• Prepare payment runs and maintaining accurate records
• Processing weekly payroll using Sage payroll
• Updating timesheets, holidays, and absences
• Process expenses
• Support month-end processes
• Support the maintenance of cost schedules and finance records
• Provide general ad hoc administration to the wider finance team including credit control when needed

The candidate

• Must have at least 2 years’ experience within accounts, finance or similar role
• Experience with purchase ledger and payroll processing
• Experience within Credit Control is desirable but not essential
• Must have knowledge of Excel, Sage Payroll and similar accounting software
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Organised and the ability to multi task and meet deadlines

In return

• £28,000 – £32,000 (DOE) per annum
• Opportunity to gain finance experience in a varied role
• Supportive and collaborative working and team environment
• Hands-on exposure to payroll, purchase ledger, and month-end processes

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