Details:
- Salary: £28,000 - 32,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Leicester City of Leicester
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Finance Assistant | Salary: Up to £32,000
A well-established and growing professional services business is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its finance team.
Reporting directly to the Financial Director, this is a varied role with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the purchase ledger function alongside wider transactional finance duties. Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, you'll play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function.
This position would suit an experienced Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger professional looking for a stable role with the opportunity to develop their responsibilities over time.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing the purchase ledger process from receipt of invoice through to payment
* Matching, batching and coding supplier invoices
* Processing supplier invoices accurately within Xero
* Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
* Preparing supplier payment runs
* Managing employee expenses
* Reconciling company credit card transactions
* Raising sales invoices and supporting sales ledger activities
* Assisting with bank reconciliations
* Supporting month-end processes
* Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
* Providing finance and administrative support to the Financial Director
About You
* Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger role
* Strong understanding of purchase ledger processes and reconciliations
* Experience matching, batching and coding invoices
* Good attention to detail and organisational skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems
* Experience using Xero would be advantageous
* Positive, proactive and team-oriented approach
What's on Offer?
* Salary up to £32,000
* Flexible working hours
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership
* Varied role with potential for future development