Accounts Assistant

Pertemps Leicester

Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

Full Time

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The job role is for an Accounts Assistant based in Leicester, offering a salary of £16.00 per hour.
Candidates should have experience in accounting and be either ACCA qualified or working towards this qualification.
The position requires strong skills in financial record-keeping, managing invoices, bank reconciliations, and assisting with tax filings.
Working hours are Monday to Friday from 8 PM to 5 PM, with a half-hour unpaid lunch break and 27 days of holiday per year.
The role includes benefits such as a company pension, bonus scheme, free onsite parking, and opportunities for career growth.

Job Role: Accounts assistant Salary: £16.00phLocation: LeicesterHours: 8pm-5pm Monday-Friday (half hour unpaid lunch) 27 days holiday (including bank/public holidays, 20 days + 7 days bank holidays in 2025)Included in company pension, including in company bonus scheme, free onsite parking and opportunities for career growth and development.We’re Hiring: Accounts AssistantAre you organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about numbers? Due to company success they are looking for a Accounts assistant to join their thriving business as a Accounts assistant.Job Role:Your key responsibilities as an Accounts Assistant, which are not exhaustive and not limited to include:

Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers as a Accounts assistant
Process sales and purchases invoices, credit notes and expenses
Reconcile bank statements and accounts
Prepare VAT returns and assist with tax filings as a Accounts assistant
Manage payroll and employee expenses (payroll is processed externally by the accountant) as a accounts assistant
Monitor cash flow and financial transactions
Assist with budgeting and financial reporting
Ensure compliance with accounting regulations
Liaise with accountants and external stakeholders as a accounts assistant
Use the company’s ERP system accounting software to streamline processes
Manage emails and queries

Requirements:

ACCA qualified or working towards
Competent in using accounting and office software packages, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
Competent in managing financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems.
Excellent technical accounting knowledge.
Excellent skills in providing and interpreting financial information.
Thorough and methodical attention to detail.
Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise.
Experience as a Accounts assistant.

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