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Finance Assistant

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Posted 8 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • We are looking for a diligent Finance Assistant to join our Accounting & Finance team in an established FMCG company in Leicester.
  • The ideal candidate should have a degree in Finance or Accounting, AAT level 2, and at least 2 years of experience in a finance or accounting role.
  • Key responsibilities include maintaining ledgers, processing payments, resolving payment queries, and running reports for senior stakeholders.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £26,000 to £28,000, with additional benefits such as a pension scheme and free on-site parking.
  • Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure.

We are seeking a diligent Finance Assistant to join our team, who will be instrumental in performing essential financial tasks within our Accounting & Finance department.

Client Details

This is a great opportunity to be part of an established FMCG company in Leicester, boasting a workforce of over 5000 employees. The company work with some big named brands from all over the world!

Description

  • Maintain ledgers and reconciliation
  • Processing payments accurately
  • Resolve payment queries on time
  • Run reports for senior stakeholders
  • Check payment runs
  • Be confident in speaking to people at all levels
  • Work with other stakeholders within the business to get things progressed and resolved
  • Oversee and manage payments including vendor payments
  • Dealing with banks and following things up
  • Monitor cash flow

Profile

A successful Finance Assistant should have:

  • A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • Have achieved at least AAT level 2
  • Ideally a minimum of 2 years working within a finance or accounting role
  • High attention to detail
  • Enthusiasm to learn and absorb information
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise in a changing environment
  • Work well under pressure and towards deadlines

Job Offer

  • Salary between £26,000 - £28,000
  • Pension scheme
  • Free on site parking
  • Canteen on site
  • Opportunities for exposure and growth within finance

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.