Finance Assistant

An excellent opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join a local company who supply to the building, plumbing and timber merchant trade. Offering hybrid working, with the office based on the outskirts of Leicester.

Here, you will be part a busy Finance Team, where attention to detail and accuracy is paramount within all your daily responsibilities, coupled with excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:
• The daily posting of cash onto ledgers from BACS reports
• Responsibility for the admin purchase ledger
• Reconciliation of all bank accounts on a daily basis
• Investigation of reconciling items as required
• Responsibility for the management of the company Direct Debit scheme
• Preparation and submission to bank of BACS payment files
• Credit card expenses processing
• Responsible for producing the monthly/quarterly promotion figures
• Create productive working relationships with all Senior staff
• Develop and maintain relationships with external advisers and providers
• Identify improvements to transaction handing and work closely with the NMBS Finance team to implement effectively
• In conjunction with the Head of Finance & Systems, ensure that all regulatory requirements are met in an accurate and timely fashion

Essential Requirements:
• GCSEs A to C (including Maths & English) or equivalent.
• AAT qualification or equivalent
• Understanding of Microsoft products, especially Business Central
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication (written, verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines
• Focus on customer service, both internal and external users
• Advanced Excel skills are essential
• Experience within a Finance role
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the requirements for the preparation of financial information