Finance Assistant
Location: Leicester, LE4
Hours: Part-time - approximately 20 hours per week (to be confirmed)
Working Arrangement: Fully office-based
The Role
Optima UK is recruiting on behalf of an established manufacturing business in Leicester that is looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join its team on a part-time basis.
This is a varied, hands-on position covering credit control, purchase ledger, account reconciliations and payroll support. Credit control will be a key focus, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their workload and working as part of a supportive finance team.
The ideal candidate will have previous transactional finance experience, a proactive approach and the confidence to manage customer accounts and outstanding payments. Experience with Sage Line 50 or within a manufacturing environment would be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Credit Control: Manage approximately 60 customer accounts with a combined ledger value of around £1 million, chasing overdue payments, monitoring outstanding balances and maintaining positive customer relationships.
Purchase Ledger: Process supplier invoices, including matching, batching and coding, and assist with two supplier payment runs per month.
Account Reconciliations: Complete bank, credit card and other account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Payroll Support: Assist with monthly payroll processing for approximately 100 hourly-paid and 30 salaried employees, with payments made on the last Friday of each month.
General Finance Administration: Maintain accurate financial records, process transactions and ensure deadlines are met.
Team Support: Work closely with colleagues across the finance function, assisting with additional duties when required.
Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or within a similar transactional finance role.
Practical credit control experience, including managing customer accounts and chasing outstanding payments.
Good understanding of purchase ledger, invoice processing and account reconciliations.
Strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail and organisational skills.
Confident communication skills, particularly when dealing with customers regarding outstanding payments.
Ability to manage workloads independently while contributing to a wider team.
Desirable Experience
Experience supporting payroll processing.
Knowledge of Sage Line 50.
AAT qualification or equivalent.
Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment.
About You
We are looking for someone who is positive, reliable and willing to get involved. You will be comfortable taking responsibility for your own workload, supporting colleagues when needed and going the extra mile to ensure the finance function runs smoothly.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Finance Assistant looking for a varied, part-time opportunity within a Leicester-based manufacturing business, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV, and a member of the Optima UK recruitment team will be in touch.
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