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Accounts Assistant

Leicester Permanent £32,000 - £32,000 per year View Job Description
I am recruiting a permanent Accounts Assistant role for a manufacturing business in South Leicester. To be considered for this role you must have a good grounding in finance, across both sides of the ledger and be comfortable using ERP systems. You must also be willing to commute into the office 5 days per week initially.
  • Immediate start, varied Accounts role
  • Excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing business

About Our Client

My client is a leading innovator in the Manufacturing sector, known for delivering high-performance technologies to global industrial, aerospace, automotive, and energy-sector clients. The business is experiencing strong growth driven by increasing demand for automated manufacturing systems and ongoing investment.

Job Description

The Accounts Assistant's duties are varied and will include but not limited to:

  • Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and reconciliations.
  • Process and maintain accurate accounts payable and receivable records daily.
  • Assist in maintaining general ledgers, journals, and other financial documents daily.
  • Support the Finance Director with cashflow
  • Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, processing of payments, and receipt tracking.
  • Manage and reconcile petty cash/ credit card statements and staff expenses
  • Assist in preparation of VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations.

The Successful Applicant

  • Working towards AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification or equivalent (preferred).
  • Experience with accounting software.
  • Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
  • High level of attention to detail with the ability to reconcile data accurately.
  • Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external suppliers.
  • Be willing to commute into the office for 5 days per week.

What's on Offer

There are lots of benefits on offer including a salary up to c£32,000 + a 12:30pm finish on a Friday + free onsite parking + discretionary bonus + other voluntary benefits

Contact
Corinne Berry-McGraw
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6893477
Phone number
+44 115 948 6403

Job summary

Job function
Finance
Subsector
Book keeper
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Leicester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Corinne Berry-McGraw
Consultant phone
+44 115 948 6403
Job reference
JN-112025-6893477