Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum

Location: Leicester

Type: Full-time, Office Based, Monday to Friday

2fawcett Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join an established business in Leicester. This is a varied and busy role handling day-to-day financial tasks, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with a variety of accounting activities so we are looking for someone who can manage multiple workloads and is organised.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and record purchase and sales invoices, as well as credit notes, efficiently and accurately.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including reconciling supplier and customer accounts.
• Assist with bank statement reconciliations and maintain up-to-date financial records.
• Help with month-end activities, including posting journals and completing reconciliations.
• Respond to finance-related queries from colleagues, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Support preparation of management reports and other financial documentation as required.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and internal controls.
• Provide general administrative support within the finance team.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a finance or accounts role.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience using accounting software.

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Career development.