Accounts Assistant

RECfinancial are pleased to be recruiting exclusively for a South Leicestershire based client, who are one of the longest-established companies in their sector.

Due to an internal promotion and continuing growth within the Finance team, they are keen to recruit an Accounts Assistant reporting into the Finance Manager. This will be a full-time permanent role, working on a hybrid basis Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to join an established team with prospects of further growth and development.

What will the Accounts Assistant - role look like?

Reporting into the Finance Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the team, to ensure all transactions are accurately reflected in the accounts. In Addition you will support the wider company with accurate and timely financial information that complies with financial processes and procedures.

This is a full varied Accounts Assistant role covering several different financial tasks, giving the successful applicant a wider understanding of Finance.

Responsibilities for the Accounts Assistant:

• BACS income allocation, distribution of the BACS list and query resolutions

• Preparation of monthly debtors and distribution of the debtors reports to the business

• Preparation and completion of VAT return and assisting with the annual audit

• Dealing with high volumes of transactions for the general ledger.

• Recording bank transactions and preparation of monthly reconciliations

• Preparation and posting of monthly direct debit income journal

• Running and distribution of income accounts to the business and completion of control accounts.

• Liaising and supporting internal colleagues with income related queries

• Ad hoc tasks and financial projects as required

Skills and Experience:

• Strong Financial Background. Ideally studying AAT level 4, with a view to progress to ACCA/CIMA.

• IT skills, particularly Excel (Lookups, Pivots)

• Ability to work to tight deadlines, demonstrating time management and organisational ability

• Self motivated, team player, able to work autonomously within a framework

• High levels of enthusiasm, personality, can-do attitude, and drive with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ensure professional knowledge, skills, initiative, innovation, and personal image are sufficiently developed to fulfil the requirement of the position

• Full Driving Licence

In return, our client can offer a great opportunity in a reputable, long standing successful organisation. A competitive package is on offer for the candidate with the right skills and experience.

• 9am - 5pm

• Competitive salary

• 25 days

• Hybrid working

• Free Parking on site

• NEST Pension

• Free Gym Membership

For further information on this fabulous opportunity, please contact on (phone number removed), (phone number removed) or email us at

Please note we are not accepting any candidates without any current UK expereince or that require sponsorship