Finance Assistant
Monday - Friday
£22 per hour
6 months, maternity cover
Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk / Finance Assistant within a finance or accounts environment? If yes, read on….
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).
The Role – Finance Department Assistant:
1. Processing incoming emails and posts, including downloading and checking PDF invoices
2. Checking purchase invoices for accuracy, including PO numbers and VAT validation
3. Uploading invoices into approval workflows and forwarding to budget holders
4. Inputting approved invoices into internal systems
5. Producing weekly payment runs
6. Carrying out bank reconciliations
7. Assisting with accruals and prepayment journals at the month-end
8. Monitoring the company Barclaycard's spending
9. Producing sundry sales invoices and supporting credit control activities
10. Processing staff expense claims and payment runs
11. Updating supplier details, including bank details and addresses
12. Reviewing supplier statements to ensure all invoices are received
13. Supporting ad-hoc finance administration duties
14. 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:
15. Previous experience working within a finance department or similar environment
16. Experience with purchase ledger and invoice processing
17. Good attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
18. Computer-literate and confident using finance systems
19. Strong communication and organisational skills
20. Able to work independently and as part of a team
21. AAT qualification advantageous but not essential
22. Motivated and professional team player
The Package – Finance Department Assistant:
23. £22 per hour
24. Early Friday finish
25. Flexi-time available
26. Occasional hybrid working opportunities
27. Immediate interview opportunities available
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