Accounts Assistant

RECfinancial are recruiting a full-time Permanent Accounts Assistant to join a well-established Leicester based business. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join a growing Finance Department.  Commutable from Thurmaston Syston, Leicester and Leicestershire.

The successful applicant will support the finance manager, ensuring accuracy and efficiency handling various administrative tasks, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring the smooth operation of daily financial activities.

If you are looking for a new challenge with an opportunity to work within an inspiring industry sector with a dedicated line manager, then please continue reading….

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:

• Efficiently and accurately manage the accounts payable and receivable process.

• Credit control duties, including chasing assigned customer payments and allocating receipts.

• Process supplier payment runs, including setting up and allocating bank payments.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using accounting software.

• Reconcile bank statements to ensure the integrity of financial data.

• Strong attention to detail, excellent organisation skills and an understanding of financial working principles.

• Support the finance team by assisting with the allocation of cash to customer accounts.

• Action all credits once resolved, while maintaining accurate records.

• All ad-hoc finance and Administration tasks.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Strong understanding of accounts processes and general ledger management

• Excellent organisational  and communication skills 

• Ability to work independently whilst managing multiple priorities effectively

• Excellent attention to detail

• Experience using Xero software 

• Strong MS Excel skills including MS Word and PowerPoint.

WHAT THE COMPANY CAN OFFER:

• Inspiring team members

• Competitive salary – £25,000 to £28,000 depending on experience.

• On-Site Parking

• Monday - Friday, 9am -5pm 

• Company pension

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity and apply through the web site as we would like to hear from you.   

Please note we are unable to accept candidates without UK experience or requiring sponsorship.

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