Accounts Assistant

RECfinancial are exclusively recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on a Full Time Permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a forward thinking, progressive construction company based in Leicester.

Working Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, with hybrid working after probation. Ideally, the successful applicant will be an excellent communicator with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. Who is highly motivated and able to work on their own initiative, within a successful busy team.

Main role of Accounts Assistant 

Reporting into the Management Accountant, the successful applicant will be responsible for carrying out various transactional financial duties to support the wider Finance team. Our client is looking for a confident individual with previous experience dealing with collection of overdue payments, purchase ledger, credit control and bank reconciliations.

Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant

• General ledger duties including assigning entries to correct accounts


• Updating weekly cash book and assisting in cash forecasting


• Bank / balance sheet reconciliations


• Credit control.


• Resolving customer queries and issues


• Sales and Stocking reporting


• Assisting with VAT returns


• Plus ad hoc Finance duties.

Skills and experience:

• Experience in a similar role is ideal


• Willingness to learn


• Good attention to detail


• Self–disciplined, with good time management skills and the ability to manage and prioritise various tasks.


• Team player, supportive of departmental colleagues 


• Strong IT skills, including Excel, Exchequer or similar systems

In return our clients offer a long-term career opportunity in a reputable, established organisation, in a fantastic environment.

On offer is the following:

• £25000 - £30000 - depending on experience


• Study support


• Hybrid working after probation


• 22 days holiday, plus BH


• Company pension


• On site Parking

If you are interested in the Accounts Assistant for further information on this fabulous opportunity,  please contact Tracey at  (url removed)  or call on, (phone number removed)

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