Accounts Assistant
Blaby, Leicester (Office-Based) £30,000 - £35,000 + Bonus Full-Time | Early Finish Every Friday
Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for more than just another transactional finance role?
Our client is a highly successful precision engineering and manufacturing business operating in a specialist global market. Following sustained growth, recent acquisitions, and major future investment plans, they are looking to strengthen their finance team with the appointment of an Accounts Assistant.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business during a transformational period, offering genuine career progression and the chance to develop towards a Management Accountant position over time.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function while also getting involved in wider business and administration activities.
This is a varied, hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced SME environment, thrives on responsibility, and is happy to roll up their sleeves when needed.
Key Responsibilities
Purchase Ledger
- Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
- Reconciling supplier statements
- Resolving invoice queries
- Assisting with supplier payment runs
Sales Ledger & Credit Control
- Raising customer invoices and credit notes
- Maintaining customer account records
- Supporting credit control and debt collection activities
Banking & Reconciliations
- Reconciling multiple UK and foreign currency bank accounts
- Investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Supporting daily cash management processes
Expenses & Company Cards
- Processing employee expenses
- Reviewing and reconciling company credit card transactions
- Ensuring policy compliance
Finance & Business Support
- Assisting with month-end processes
- Supporting reporting and data analysis
- Contributing to acquisition integration projects
- Helping drive continuous improvement within the finance function
- Providing general office and administrative support where required
About You
We're looking for someone who can bring both finance experience and a proactive attitude.
Essential
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar role
- Purchase ledger and sales ledger experience
- Bank reconciliation experience
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Good Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Desirable
- Manufacturing or engineering sector experience
- Experience working within a growing SME environment
- Multi-currency transaction experience
- AAT qualified or currently studying towards a finance qualification
What's in It for You?
- Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Paid overtime (where approved)
- Early finish every Friday
- Genuine long-term career progression
- Exposure to acquisitions, business transformation and growth projects
- Opportunity to develop towards a Management Accountant role
- Join a growing and ambitious manufacturing business with exciting future plans
Apply Now
If you're looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility and a genuine pathway for career development within finance, we'd love to hear from you.