Accounts Assistant
đź“Ť Location Blaby, Leicestershire
đź’° Salary: ÂŁ30,000- ÂŁ35,000
đź•’ Full-Time | Permanent
I am currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a growing business supporting three umbrella companies. This is a varied and hands-on role suited to someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple workloads across different entities.
The successful candidate will work closely with Directors and senior management, supporting the day-to-day finance function while ensuring accurate financial processing and administration.
Key Responsibilities
* Processing purchase invoices, sales invoices, and general accounts administration across three companies
* Completing daily and weekly bank reconciliations
* Managing paper invoices and preparing documentation for Director approval/sign-off
* Supporting the finance function with accurate record keeping and financial administration
* Working with Sage and Xero systems to maintain financial data
* Assisting with payment runs and supplier account management
* Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries
* Maintaining organised digital and paper filing systems
* Liaising with internal departments, suppliers, and Directors where required
* Assisting with month-end processes and reporting support
Requirements
* Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant role
* Experience using Sage and/or Xero
* Strong understanding of invoice processing and bank reconciliations
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
* Comfortable working across multiple businesses/entities simultaneously
* Confident communicating with Directors and senior stakeholders
* Good Microsoft Excel and general IT skills
* Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Desirable
* AAT qualification or working towards finance qualifications
* Experience within SMEs or multi-company environments
* Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
What’s on Offer
* Permanent, stable opportunity within a growing business
* Supportive working environment
* Varied role with exposure across multiple companies
* Opportunity to develop within the finance function
* Monday–Friday working hours