FINANCE ASSISTANT
Finance Assistant
South Leicester | Office-Based | 6-Month Temp Contract
£30,000 – £32,000 | Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours
SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team in South Leicester. This role will focus heavily on bank reconciliations, while also supporting the wider accounts payable function during a particularly busy period.
Key Responsibilities
Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
Investigating and resolving reconciliation discrepancies and outstanding transactions
Supporting the clear down of aged balances within the finance function
Investigating and chasing supplier invoices and accounts currently on hold
Assisting with reviewing and resolving debit balances
Supporting GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) queries by identifying aged invoices and liaising with suppliers
Maintaining project trackers and reconciliation logs using Excel
Communicating with suppliers and internal teams to resolve finance queries
What We’re Looking For
Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or Accounts Payable role
Strong bank reconciliation experience
Confident working with Excel and spreadsheets
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong problem-solving and investigative skills
Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Highly Desirable
Experience using EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
Exposure to GRNI processes
Experience reviewing aged balances
This role would suit someone who is hands-on, organised, and able to hit the ground running in a busy finance environment.
Immediate or short-notice candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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