Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Leicester
Pay Rate: £14.00 - £18.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Shift / Hours: Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week (to be confirmed)
Working Arrangement: Fully office-based
Benefits:
Part-time working hours
Competitive hourly rate
Varied finance role with responsibility
Supportive finance team
Opportunity to develop skills and experienceAbout the Company
An established manufacturing business based in Leicester, looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join its finance team on a part-time basis.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day finance function. This is a varied, hands-on role covering credit control, purchase ledger, account reconciliations and payroll support, with credit control being a key focus.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing approximately 60 customer accounts, chasing overdue payments and monitoring outstanding balances.
Maintaining positive customer relationships and ensuring timely payments.
Processing supplier invoices, including matching, batching and coding.
Assisting with two supplier payment runs per month.
Completing bank, credit card and other account reconciliations.
Supporting monthly payroll processing for approximately 130 employees.
Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting general finance administration.About You:
Previous experience as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or in a similar transactional finance role.
Practical credit control experience, including chasing outstanding payments.
Good understanding of purchase ledger, invoice processing and account reconciliations.
Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
Confident communication and organisational skills.
Able to manage workloads independently and work as part of a team.Desirable:
Experience supporting payroll processing.
Knowledge of Sage Line 50.
AAT qualification or equivalent.
Previous manufacturing industry experience.How to Apply:
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