Accounts Assistant

Accounts AssistantRECfinancial is supporting a well-established Leicester-based business in the appointment of an experienced Accounts Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful organisation with a supportive finance team, offering a varied role and the opportunity to develop your accounting and administrative skills.The position would suit someone who is organised, proactive and detail-focused, with experience in daily financial processing, bank reconciliations and payment allocation.The role is commutable from Leicester, Oadby, Wigston, Belgrave, Thurmaston, Birstall and the wider Leicestershire area.The Role Accounts AssistantWorking as part of the finance team, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the accounts office. You will be responsible for processing and allocating payments, completing reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records, alongside supporting weekly and month-end reporting.Key ResponsibilitiesComplete daily reconciliations across multiple bank accounts.Upload and process high volumes of incoming payments.Update bank statements and reconcile transactions accurately.Allocate payments received by card and standing order.Prepare daily journals and upload financial data to the relevant accounting tables.Reconcile reports and process weekly journals.Reconcile control and nominal accounts.Liaise with internal branch teams and external contacts to resolve payment and reconciliation ..... full job details .....