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Accounts Assistant 6 Month FTC

Accounts Assistant 6 Month FTC

Frossell Recruitment

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Leicester, Leicestershire LE7 4YH, England

Full Time

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A leading global company in Leicestershire is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 6-month FTC position, offering a salary between £26,000 and £28,000.
The role involves supporting the finance team with daily cashiering, bank reconciliations, and ensuring timely resolution of payment queries.
Candidates should have accounting technical knowledge, attention to detail, and experience in a cashiering role, along with sound knowledge of double-entry accounting.
The position requires a positive attitude, problem-solving skills, and good communication abilities, with a preference for those who can minimize unallocated cash.
Benefits include a 10% pension scheme, up to 20% annual bonus, 25 days of holiday, and private medical insurance.

FTC 6 Months£26,000-£28,000Leicestershire - Hybrid WorkingMy client a leader within their sector and a major global company with a strong presence in the UK, is currently looking for a Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance team. Job Purpose: Due to growth, complexity and drive for continuous process improvements the primary purpose of this role is to support the finance team with the day-to-day activities ensuring these are performed and controlled in line with set timetable and standards.Key Responsibilities:

Daily cashiering for various business units / bank accounts and reconciliations.
Allocation of bordereau payments on a monthly basis and ensure queries are resolved in a timely manner.
To assist in minimising unallocated cash for Surety line of business.
Carry out month end duties including bank reconciliations, cash clearing and any other Surety balance sheet reconciliations.
Making outbound payments for bond claims (liaising with the claims department) and ensuring these are completed within the given SLA .
Adhoc duties as required by management including providing support when colleagues are on annual leave/sickness/training.

Skills and Experience Specification:

Accounting technical knowledge
Attention to detail
Experience in a cashiering role
Sound knowledge of double entry accounting
Experience of cash allocation and pro-actively minimising unallocated cash
Positive, can-do attitude
Problem solving and query resolution abilities
Good communication skills
Excellent organisational skills

Benefits:

Company contribution pension scheme of 10%
Annual bonus of up to 20%
25 days holiday plus BH
£30 monthly wellbeing allowance to allow for gym memberships / staying active
Social events such as summer parties and Christmas parties
Discounts with various brand partners
Private Medical Insurance
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