Accounts Assistant

Location: Leicester

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum

Macildowie is delighted to be working exclusively with a leading healthcare company based in Leicester. We are seeking a talented and ambitious Accounts Assistant to join our client's head office Finance team. This is an integral position within the finance department, working within a multidisciplinary team and reporting directly to the Management Accountant.

About the Role

As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the growth of the healthcare business by managing day-to-day accounting processes. This pivotal role will be responsible for a variety of tasks that ensure the smooth operation of the finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily bank reconciliations, including updating Excel cashbooks for multiple bank accounts
• Maintaining petty cash reconciliations
• Managing credit card transactions
• Raising monthly sales invoices and credit notes via NHS and Local Authority portals
• Reconciling monthly income, ensuring new patient admissions and discharges are accounted for correctly
• Processing supplier invoices in a timely manner
• Maintaining the PO system
• Keeping accurate sales and purchase ledger records on Sage 50
• Creating monthly BACS runs for supplier payments
• Handling intercompany recharges and reconciliations
• Liaising with Local Authorities, NHS, private clients, and their representatives to proactively resolve issues and collect balances
• Maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and care homes to ensure prompt handling of requests and queries
• Assisting in the audit process
• Supporting the Management Accountant with ad-hoc tasks

Experience & Skills Required:

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant role
• AAT qualified or studying towards qualification
• Excellent proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Professional manner with clear communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with Sage 50 Accounts is desirable

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Your birthday day off
• Early finish every Friday
• Company events
• Free on-site parking

Join a company that values its employees by offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and numerous opportunities for professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to grow within a dynamic and supportive environment.

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