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Finance Assistant

Michael Page

East Midlands

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GBP 23,000 - 26,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join their dynamic team in central Leicester. This role involves managing financial records, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and collaborating with a vibrant team. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of financial principles, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in relevant software. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and ready to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth
Vibrant and inclusive work culture

Qualifications

  • Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with relevant software.

Responsibilities

  • Manage financial records and transactions with accuracy.
  • Facilitate payment processes and manage invoices.

Skills

Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Financial Principles Understanding

Education

Degree in Finance
Degree in Accounting
Degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office
SAP

Job description

We are looking for a Finance Assistant who will be responsible for performing an array of financial and clerical tasks to support my clients finance department. The ideal candidate should have exposure within Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and vibrant business in central Leicester who have an immediate requirement to hire a professional and proven Finance Assistant into their team on a permanent contract.

Description

  • Manage financial records and transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Allocation of customer payments, direct debits, cheque, bank transfer and credit card receipts.
  • Customer account reconciliation.
  • Applying receipts to invoices for the BACS remittances.
  • Reconciling the unapplied and unidentified cash on the receivables system.
  • Set up refunds for customers.
  • Collaborate with the wider team.
  • Facilitate payment processes and manage invoices.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
  • Maintain data records to allow month end reporting to be processed accurately.

Profile

A successful Finance Assistant should have:

  • A solid understanding of financial and accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with relevant software (e.g. SAP).
  • Strong analytical skills with an ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies.
  • Excellent organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Job Offer

  • 23,000 - 25,500 per annum.
  • A comprehensive benefits package.
  • A vibrant and inclusive work culture that values employee contributions.
  • A permanent position in central Leicester
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

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