Financial Accounting Assistant
Location: Leicester City Centre
Salary: Up to £25,000
Work Arrangement: 2-3 days in the office

This exclusive opportunity with Macildowie offers a dynamic role in a thriving finance team!

We're looking for a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the Finance Department. If you thrive on solving problems, working with numbers, and taking initiative, this role could be perfect for you! You'll report directly to the Financial Controller, and have the chance to develop your career with study support toward professional exams (ACCA/CIMA).

What You'll Be Doing:

• Receipt Processing: Manage sales data and reconcile payments for accurate entry into Sage using Connections software.
• Purchase Ledger: Handle invoices, liaise with suppliers, and swiftly resolve discrepancies.
• Sales Ledger: Reconcile and allocate EPOS accounts in Sage, ensuring everything balances.
• Cash Book: Process daily bank deposits and manage transactions smoothly.
• Account Reconciliation: Stay on top of Lottery/Payzone/Paypoint/Post Office control accounts and cash/card reconciliations.
• Month-End and Year-End Support: Help with key financial adjustments and reporting tasks.
• Subsidiary Company Accounts: Assist in preparing accounts for related entities.
• Ad Hoc Admin Support: Flexibility to jump in and assist with other office tasks as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• A degree in Accountancy is an advantage, but experience in a similar role is key.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic macros.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a team-player attitude.
• Great communication skills and the ability to work independently when needed.

Why Join? This is an exciting role offering both variety and the opportunity for growth. With study support provided for ACCA or CIMA exams, you'll be investing in your future while contributing to the company's success.

Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Apply now!

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