Accounts Assistant Leicester Salary £26,000 - £28,000 6 Month Contract Hybrid Working & Flexible HoursSF Recruitment are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to work for our Leicester based client on an initial 6 month fixed term contract which has a high chance of being extended and or going permanent. Primary Duties and 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
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SF Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days
Leicester, Leicestershire LE7 2JU, England
£24,000 - £28,800 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Accounts Assistant position in Leicester offers a salary range of £26,000 to £28,000 for a 6-month contract with potential for extension or permanent placement.
- The role involves daily cashiering, bank reconciliations, and allocation of payments, among other responsibilities.
- Candidates should have accounting technical knowledge, experience in a cashiering role, and a strong understanding of double entry accounting.
- A positive attitude, problem-solving skills, and good communication are essential for success in this position.
- Applicants are expected to have relevant experience, particularly in cash allocation and minimizing unallocated cash.
