A well-established business in Leicester is looking for a capable Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis.

You’ll support the Finance Manager with day-to-day accounting tasks across both purchase and sales ledger.

Key responsibilities:
• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Bank reconciliations
• Credit control — chasing overdue payments and managing debtor accounts
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Preparing and processing payment runs
• Supporting month-end close and management accounts preparation
• Assisting with VAT return preparation

Requirements:
• Previous experience in an accounts assistant or similar finance role
• AAT qualification (or studying towards) advantageous
• Good working knowledge of accounting software (Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks)
• Strong attention to detail and numerical ability
• Confident communicator — you’ll liaise with suppliers and customers

28 days holiday, pension, free parking.