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Finance Assistant

NMBS

Leicester

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their dynamic Finance Team. In this role, you'll be responsible for processing daily cash receipts, maintaining the cash book, and managing the purchase ledger. You'll also reconcile bank accounts and handle credit card expenses, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, along with an AAT qualification or equivalent. This position offers the chance to contribute to a supportive team environment while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Qualifications

  • AAT qualification required; GCSEs in Maths and English essential.
  • Moderately experienced finance individual with advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

  • Process daily cash receipts and maintain cash book.
  • Reconcile bank accounts and manage Direct Debit scheme.

Skills

Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Time Management
Customer Service
Finance Knowledge

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent
GCSEs A to C (Including Maths & English) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Business Central
Excel

Job description

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Department: Finance and Business Support

Reports to (Job Title): Head of Finance & Systems

The Role
Job Purpose
  • As part of the Finance Team, processing of daily cash receipts, cash book maintenance, admin purchase ledger & administration for Direct Debit.
Key Accountabilities
  • Daily posting of cash onto ledgers from BACS reports
  • Responsibility for the admin purchase ledger
  • Reconciliation of all bank accounts on a daily basis
  • Investigation of reconciling items as required
  • Responsibility for the management of NMBS Direct Debit scheme
  • Preparation and submission to bank of BAS payment files
  • Credit card expenses processing
  • Compilation of monthly cash expenses for payroll
  • Responsible for producing the monthly/quarterly promotion figures
  • Holiday coverage
Communication and Working Relationship
Internal
  • Create productive working relationships with all senior staff
External
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external advisers and providers
Dimensions and Decision Making
  • Identify improvements to transaction handling and work closely with the NMBS Finance Team to implement effectively
  • In conjunction with the Head of Finance & Systems, ensure that all regulatory requirements are met in an accurate and timely fashion
Skills, Knowledge And Experience
Qualifications required to fulfill the role
  • AAT qualification or equivalent a requirement
  • GCSEs A to C (Including Maths & English) or equivalent
Specific Work Experience Required To Fulfill The Role
  • Understanding of Microsoft products, especially Business Central
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication (written, verbal) and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines
  • Focus on customer service, both internal and external users
  • Moderately experienced finance individual
  • Advanced Excel skills essential
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of the requirements for the preparation of financial information
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