Accounts Assistant - Leicester
The rewards
- £30,000 per year
- Early finish every Friday
- Immediate start available
Hours
- Full-time, Monday to Friday, office-based
- 6-month fixed-term contract
The role of Accounts Assistant:
- Manage all aspects of the Purchase Ledger: processing invoices, posting to the ledger, ensuring correct approval processes, preparing payment runs, and filing invoice records
- Process the weekly payroll: updating timesheet information in Sage Payroll, recording holidays and absences, preparing payment files, and creating payroll journals for the general ledger
- Process and post staff expenses and company credit card transactions
- Assist with business reporting, analysis, and financial support activities
- Maintain and update cost schedules
- Support month-end processes including journal postings
- Provide support to the Finance Controller and wider finance team
- Provide holiday cover for Credit Control
The ideal Accounts Assistant:
- At least 2 years' experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or finance position
- Previous experience of purchase ledger and ideally some payroll processing
- Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
- Good Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proactive, positive, and professional approach with excellent organisational skills
- Flexible and adaptable attitude with a strong team ethic
