Finance Assistant – 6 month FTC

We’re delighted to be recruiting a Finance Assistant vacancy on behalf of a well‑established SME based in Tugby, Leicestershire. This is a six‑month fixed‑term opportunity offering broad exposure across transactional finance, ideal for an experienced Finance Assistant who enjoys working in a structured environment and contributing to the smooth running of the finance function.

• £28,000 – £30,000 per annum
• Six‑month fixed‑term contract
• Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm (30 minutes lunch)
• Hybrid working pattern: 3 days office‑based / 2 days from home (after initial training)
• 22 days annual leave
• Statutory pension (after 3 months)
• Life cover and critical illness cover
• Free on‑site parking

Duties and responsibilities

• Processing supplier and customer invoices, credit notes and debit notes
• Managing supplier and customer payments, including weekly payment runs, ad hoc payments and posting receipts
• Carrying out credit control activities, including chasing outstanding balances and issuing statements
• Performing regular reconciliations across payables, receivables, bank and invoice finance
• Posting and maintaining bank transactions, ensuring visibility of cash flow for upcoming payments
• Managing invoice finance processes, including daily uploads and transaction postings
• Processing employee expenses and managing the accounts inbox, including issuing supplier remittances

Required skills and experience

• A minimum of three years’ experience working within a finance environment
• Working towards an AAT qualification would be advantageous, but is not essential
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs and formulas
• Practical experience using QuickBooks
• Well organised with the ability to work effectively within a process-driven environment
• Able to work independently and manage workload effectively
• A supportive team player who is happy to assist colleagues where required

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