Accounts Assistant
RECfinancial 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 Assistant
Working 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 Responsibilities
Complete 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 queries.
Support month-end procedures and financial reporting.
Manage the purchasing of stationery and office equipment.
Provide general administrative support to the finance team and assist with ad hoc duties as required.
Skills and Experience
Experience in an accounts or finance administration role, ideally involving reconciliations and payment processing.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to reconcile financial data accurately.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and resolving discrepancies.
The ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
What’s on Offer?
Competitive salary of £26,000k–£30,000k, depending on experience.
Company pension.
On-site parking.
A supportive finance team within an established and successful business.
An opportunity to develop your accounting and administrative experience.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Leicester, RECfinancial would love to hear from you. Apply via our website to find out more.
Please note: We are unable to accept applications from candidates without UK work experience or those requiring visa sponsorship.
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