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Recruiter
Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Location
Leicester
Salary
£32,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
21 September 2026
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Job description

Finance Assistant

Leicester Up to £32,000 per annum + benefits

Macildowie Finance is working exclusively with a well-established business in Leicester to recruit a Finance Assistant.

This is a varied, hands-on role covering day-to-day accounts, month-end support and general administration. You will work closely with the Financial Controllers while also providing occasional cover across other areas of the business.

Finance responsibilities

Process purchase invoices and allocate payments
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries
Prepare supplier payment runs for approval
Post journals, prepayments and bank transactions
Complete bank reconciliations, including foreign currency accounts
Prepare schedules and support the month-end process
Process expenses, company card transactions and mileage claims
Maintain the fixed asset register
Prepare internal recharge invoices
Support sales and service invoicing
Assist with audit queries and provide supporting information
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records

Additional responsibilities

You will also provide occasional cover and support across other areas of the business. This will include:

Processing customer orders and invoices
Preparing quotations and checking stock availability
Preparing shipping and delivery documentation
Liaising with customers, suppliers, couriers and internal teams
Monitoring shared email inboxes
Supporting sales order administration
Maintaining customer records
Providing general office, reception and switchboard support when required

About you

You will ideally have previous experience as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or in a similar position.

You'll also need:

Experience of purchase ledger and bank reconciliations
Confidence using accounting systems and Microsoft Office
A practical, hands-on approach
Good organisational and prioritisation skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A flexible approach and willingness to support the wider business

This role is being managed exclusively by Macildowie. The client's identity will be shared with suitable candidates during the recruitment process

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