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Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: LE3 (Office-Based)
Salary: £25,500 - £31,000 per annum basic, dependent on experience
Hours of Work: Full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week
- Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM
Job Description
We are hiring for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance Team at our modern office in Leicester. This role involves working closely with the Financial Controller to prepare financial statements, manage tax and compliance reporting, handle ad hoc assignments, and oversee the company car and grey fleet operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented professional with strong accounting and teamwork skills to join a friendly and collaborative finance team.
Duties & Responsibilities
In this role, you will work within the Finance Team to support financial operations and fleet management. Reporting to the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles and group policies.
- Preparing financial statements, reports, and budgets for Financial Controller review.
- Assisting with external audits in collaboration with the Financial Controller.
- Managing ad hoc projects such as capital projects, system improvements, and expense supplier tendering.
- Processing purchase invoices and managing a credit control portfolio.
- Monitoring accounts payable for accurate payment processing.
- Reconciling supplier statements on a monthly basis.
- Handling online banking transactions and bank statement reconciliations.
- Checking commission calculations provided by Head Office for Management and Sales Force.
- Fleet Management
- Handling VAT returns, P11Ds, and P46 (Cars).
- Processing post-Brexit customs paperwork as needed.
- Managing expense processing through Concur software.
- Liaising effectively with the sales team and field workers regarding expenses and vehicles.
- Willingness to train as a First Aider would be advantageous.
- Other finance and general duties as required.
Skills and Experience Required
To succeed in this role, you should have:
- At least 3 years of experience in accounting or finance.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheet applications.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining communication on work progress and challenges.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other functional teams such as Customer Services and Warehouse.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- AAT or other accounting qualifications (or equivalent practical experience) are preferable.
What We Offer
As a Finance Assistant, you will benefit from:
- Holidays; 25 days holiday
- Long Service Awards
- Pension Scheme
- Bonus Scheme
- Free On-Site Parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
Next Steps
Apply for this Finance Assistant role through this advert. If you would like more information, please contact Chloe at (phone number removed).
About the Recruitment Agency
This role is advertised by an award-winning independent recruitment agency operating since 2008. We provide permanent, temporary, and contract roles across Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering sectors.
To view all available positions across the UK, visit our website: (url removed).
