Accounts Assistant

📍 Location Blaby, Leicestershire
💰 Salary: £30,000- £35,000
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a growing business supporting three umbrella companies. This is a varied and hands-on role suited to someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple workloads across different entities.

The successful candidate will work closely with Directors and senior management, supporting the day-to-day finance function while ensuring accurate financial processing and administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices, sales invoices, and general accounts administration across three companies
• Completing daily and weekly bank reconciliations
• Managing paper invoices and preparing documentation for Director approval/sign-off
• Supporting the finance function with accurate record keeping and financial administration
• Working with Sage and Xero systems to maintain financial data
• Assisting with payment runs and supplier account management
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries
• Maintaining organised digital and paper filing systems
• Liaising with internal departments, suppliers, and Directors where required
• Assisting with month-end processes and reporting support

Requirements

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant role
• Experience using Sage and/or Xero
• Strong understanding of invoice processing and bank reconciliations
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Comfortable working across multiple businesses/entities simultaneously
• Confident communicating with Directors and senior stakeholders
• Good Microsoft Excel and general IT skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

Desirable

• AAT qualification or working towards finance qualifications
• Experience within SMEs or multi-company environments
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, stable opportunity within a growing business
• Supportive working environment
• Varied role with exposure across multiple companies
• Opportunity to develop within the finance function
• Monday–Friday working hours