At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage invoicing, reconciliations, and support month-end reports in a dynamic finance team.
- Company: Join a fantastic business in Melton Mowbray with a supportive work culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a stable, full-time role with opportunities for growth and development.
- Other info: Flexible attitude and willingness to learn are essential for success.
- Why this job: Be a key player in finance operations and contribute to process improvements.
- Qualifications: Basic accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Macildowie are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic business based in Melton Mowbray to recruit a Full-Time Finance Assistant on a permanent basis. If you are a detail-oriented accounts professional looking for a stable, long-term career move within a supportive environment, this is a brilliant opportunity. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will become a key fixture in the team, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations and continuous improvement of the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Invoicing: Accurately processing and posting purchase and sales invoices alongside delivery notes.
- Reconciliations: Handling daily and monthly bank postings/reconciliations, and matching sales invoices between Simpro and the core accounting system (Debtors Control).
- Month-End Support: Assisting with month-end reports, including stock entry postings.
- Compliance & Payroll: Preparing data for VAT/CIS submissions and supporting the Finance Manager with payroll tasks (such as timesheet management and engineering hours).
- Credit Control: Monitoring and following up on supplier accounts and resolving queries.
- Process Improvement: Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies or errors in day-to-day finance processes.
- Team Support: Maintaining organised filing systems, providing general admin support, and ensuring routine tasks are completed on time.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will be a proactive, permanent member of the team who possesses:
- A solid, basic understanding of core accounting and bookkeeping principles.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (experience with Sage and/or Simpro is highly desirable).
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Clear, professional communication skills to handle internal and external queries.
- A flexible attitude, a willingness to learn, and the drive to grow within the role.
How to Apply
If you are looking for a secure, full-time permanent career opportunity in Melton Mowbray, we want to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your CV, or reach out to the finance recruitment team at Macildowie for a confidential discussion.
Finance Assistant in Melton Mowbray employer: Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Macildowie offers an exceptional work environment for Finance Assistants in Melton Mowbray, where employees are valued and supported in their professional growth. With a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement, the company provides ample opportunities for skill development and career advancement, all while enjoying the stability of a permanent role in a thriving business. The culture promotes a proactive approach, ensuring that every team member contributes to the success of the finance department in a collaborative setting.
Contact Details:
Macildowie Recruitment and Retention Recruitment Team
