Finance Assistant
Monday - Friday
£22 per hour
6 months, maternity cover
My client is one of the UK’s leading energy generation companies with a well-established and highly respected business based within commutable distance from Leicester. They are currently looking for a skilled Finance Department Assistant (Maternity Cover).
Role – Finance Department Assistant
* Processing incoming emails and posts, including downloading and checking PDF invoices
* Checking purchase invoices for accuracy, including PO numbers and VAT validation
* Uploading invoices into approval workflows and forwarding to budget holders
* Inputting approved invoices into internal systems
* Producing weekly payment runs
* Carrying out bank reconciliations
* Assisting with accruals and prepayment journals at the month‑end
* Monitoring the company Barclaycards spending
* Producing sundry sales invoices and supporting credit control activities
* Processing staff expense claims and payment runs
* Updating supplier details, including bank details and addresses
* Reviewing supplier statements to ensure all invoices are received
* Supporting ad‑hoc finance administration duties
* Working independently and as part of a wider finance team
Day Shifts, Monday to Thursday 08:24 – 16:30, Friday 08:24 – 15:30.
Flexi‑time and occasional work from home available (after 3 months).
Minimum Skills / Experience Required – Finance Department Assistant
* Previous experience working within a finance department or similar environment
* Experience with purchase ledger and invoice processing
* Good attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
* Computer‑literate and confident using finance systems
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
* AAT qualification advantageous but not essential
* Motivated and professional team player
The Package – Finance Department Assistant
* £22 per hour
* Early Friday finish
* Flexi‑time available
* Occasional hybrid working opportunities
* Immediate interview opportunities available
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