Accounts Assistant
Location: Leicestershire (Hybrid working available after training)
Salary: Up to £30,000 depending on experience
We are representing a long-established and growing financial services organisation seeking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team.
This position plays a key role in supporting the finance function by ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions and maintaining high levels of compliance. The role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting tasks including transactional finance, payroll, and reconciliations.
Process sales and purchase invoices using Sage while maintaining accurate Excel records
Manage supplier payments and ensure timely settlements
Perform bank, sales ledger, and purchase ledger reconciliations
Record daily client transactions with accuracy and attention to detail
Support the transfer of client funds in accordance with regulatory requirements
Carry out daily reconciliations of client accounts
Assist with the collection of fees and outstanding balances
Manage petty cash and process cheque payments where necessary
Maintain well-organised and compliant financial records and documentation
Prepare payroll for pensions and partners
Administer PAYE in line with current regulations
Support year-end payroll processes and reporting
Reconcile commission statements accurately
Calculate and post prepayments and accruals
Maintain and update fixed asset registers
Perform intercompany reconciliations
Post journals accurately and within required timeframes Additional Responsibilities
Provide support during audit processes
Assist with ad hoc finance tasks and projects as required
Follow all relevant financial regulations and internal policies
Maintain high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality
Deliver consistently high levels of service What we are looking for:
Previous experience within a professional services or financial services organisation within a Finance Assistant, Finance Administration, Accounts Assistant or similar role.
Benefits
Additional leave schemes
Company events
Pension Scheme
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance Application Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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