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Please No Agencies Before applying, please note: applications and communications regarding this role will only be accepted via LinkedIn. Please do not call the company to apply or for updates on the process. You may risk your application being withdrawn. Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and assisting with various administrative tasks. This position is ideal for individuals looking to develop their skills in finance while contributing to the overall efficiency of our financial processes. Responsibilities Complete the Purchase Ledger function for Transport, Freight and Carrier - this includes validating charges by cross referencing to source systems, querying any exceptions, processing invoices, maintaining supplier accounts, maintaining logs and preparation of monthly accruals and prepayments Transport, Freight and Carrier customer margin reconciliations Support wider business with purchases for the business Complete the Sales Ledger function for Transport, Freight and Carrier, including preparing of sales invoices and required backing documentation Reconcile Production Sales invoices to Power Apps Module Provide the Transport team with financial support when reviewing rate cards Creation of ad-hoc journals as part of the monthly management accounts process Monthly Supplier statement reconciliations Weekly and monthly supplier payment runs Full Credit Control function which includes distribution of customer statements, chasing overdue debts, monitoring customer credit limits and liaising with account managers, issue resolution and weekly reporting of overdue Debtors to senior management Process Contract Packing & Logistics sales and purchase invoices in line with Internal Controls/SOPs Prepare monthly PO summary for approvers Process bank and credit card transactions and complete account reconciliations Be a key contact for transactional finance elements of the annual audit Provide support to the Financial Controller as required Support with cover when other department members are absent Entering Agency Data into a Power Apps Module Completing a daily submission of treasury balances to our Parent Company. General office duties and other adhoc activities as required. Requirements A minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English; further qualifications in Finance or Accounting are advantageous. Experience in Sales/Purchase ledger Working knowledge of Sage Line 50 or similar finance system Strong Excel skills and the ability to maintain and create basic formulas High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively. Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with colleagues and stakeholders. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivation, commitment and enthusiasm in supporting new processes and change. Previous experience in a finance or administrative role preferred Join us as a Finance Assistant where you can grow your career while contributing to our success! Other Details: Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: 25,000.00-26,500.00 per year Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Experience: finance/accounting: 1 year (required) Sage Line 50 or finance system: 1 year (required) Location: Leicester (LE7) Work Location: In person Reference ID: FA LP 1 Expected start date: 26/05/2025