Job Description
Finance AssistantSouth Leicester | Office-Based | 6-Month Temp Contract£30,000 – £32,000 | Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours
SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team in South Leicester. This role will focus heavily on bank reconciliations, while also supporting the wider accounts payable function during a particularly busy period.
Key Responsibilities
* Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
* Investigating and resolving reconciliation discrepancies and outstanding transactions
* Supporting the clear down of aged balances within the finance function
* Investigating and chasing supplier invoices and accounts currently on hold
* Assisting with reviewing and resolving debit balances
* Supporting GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) queries by identifying aged invoices and liaising with suppliers
* Maintaining project trackers and reconciliation logs using Excel
* Communicating with suppliers and internal teams to resolve finance queries
What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or Accounts Payable role
* Strong bank reconciliation experience
* Confident working with Excel and spreadsheets
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Strong problem-solving and investigative skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Highly Desirable
* Experience using EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
* Exposure to GRNI processes
* Experience reviewing aged balances
This role would suit someone who is hands-on, organised, and able to hit the ground running in a busy finance environment.
Immediate or short-notice candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.