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Finance Assistant

Posted 1 day 3 hours ago by Macildowie Recruitment and Retention

£28,000 - £30,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Leicestershire, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE1 1
Job Description
Accounts & Payroll Assistant

Office-Based £28,000 - £30,000 DOE

Macildowie are exclusively partnering with a growing business to recruit an Accounts & Payroll Assistant to join their finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a varied role that combines accounts, payroll, and credit control responsibilities within a busy and supportive environment.

You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations, supporting both internal teams and external stakeholders.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Processing supplier invoices and staff expenses
  • Posting transactions and maintaining accurate financial records
  • Completing bank reconciliations
  • Supporting month-end activities
  • Managing supplier queries and shared finance inboxes
  • Monitoring customer accounts and chasing outstanding payments
  • Producing aged debtor reports
  • Processing payroll accurately and on time
  • Managing starters, leavers, and contractual changes
  • Calculating statutory payments including SSP and SMP
  • Liaising with HM Revenue & Customs and pension providers
About You

To be successful, you'll have:

  • Previous experience in accounts and payroll
  • Experience with credit control
  • Strong knowledge of Sage 50, Sage 200, and Sage Intacct
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Confidence using Excel and finance systems
  • A proactive and hands-on approach
What's on Offer?
  • £28,000 - £30,000 salary
  • Flexible 0.8 - 1.0 FTE contract
  • Generous pension contribution (5% employee / 10% employer)
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

If you're looking for a broad finance role where no two days are the same, apply today through Macildowie.

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