Accounts Assistant
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£35,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Onsite
Leicester Forest East, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Accounts Assistant role is a 12-month fixed-term maternity contract based in Enderby, Leicestershire, within a reputable financial services firm. The position involves supporting daily accounting operations, including processing invoices, reconciliations, and payroll assistance. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in finance, along with strong attention to detail and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing sales and purchase invoices in Sage
- Bank, sales and purchase ledger reconciliations
- Commission statement processing
- Posting journals, accruals and prepayments
- Supporting payroll processing
- Assisting with VAT returns and monthly reporting
- Maintaining accurate financial records in Sage and Excel
Key Skills:
- A-level education (or equivalent)
- Ideally AAT qualified or Part-qualified CIMA or ACCA
- 3+ years experience in a similar finance role
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
Salary (Rate): £35,000 yearly
City: Enderby
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Accounts Assistant (12:Month Fixed Term Maternity Contract) Enderby, Leicestershire Office:based A GBP 30,000 : A GBP 35,000 per year
We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team at our client on a 12:month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. Our client is a highly regarded and award:winning financial services firm.
The Role
This is a varied finance role supporting the day:to:day accounting operations of the business.
Key Responsibilities Include :
- Processing sales and purchase invoices in Sage
- Bank, sales and purchase ledger reconciliations
- Commission statement processing
- Posting journals, accruals and prepayments
- Supporting payroll processing
- Assisting with VAT returns and monthly reporting
- Maintaining accurate financial records in Sage and Excel
About You
Were looking for someone who has:
- A:level education (or equivalent)
- Ideally be AAT qualified or Part:qualified CIMA or ACCA
- 3+ years experience in a similar finance role
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
Salary and Benefits :
A GBP 30,000 : A GBP 35,000 depending on experience : 5 employer pension contribution : 4x salary life assurance : Discretionary bonus : 24 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 additional discretionary days : Health Cash Plan : Free parking