Assistant Accountant

RECfinancial is exclusively partnering with an established, highly successful manufacturing business based in Leicester to appoint a reliable and organised Assistant Accountant.

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Ideal for candidates based within the Leicester / Leicestershire / Coventry / Rugby / Corby area.
The position is based full-time at their Leicester office, offering a hands-on, varied role within a busy operational environment where accurate financial information is key to daily operations.
Working closely with the Finance Director and cross-functional teams, you will play a crucial role in maintaining complete and accurate financial records while supporting wider office and administrative processes.
Key responsibilities include assisting with monthly management accounts and month-end preparation, completing bank reconciliations, supporting VAT return submissions, preparing import/export documentation, managing payment runs, and providing ad-hoc cover for purchase/sales ledgers and office administration tasks.
Our client is looking for a detail-focused finance professional who brings hands-on transactional accounting experience. Applicants pursuing AAT, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, as well as those Qualified by Experience (QBE), are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly if they have prior experience in a fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environment. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Excel are required, while previous experience with finance system implementations or migrations is an advantage.
The position offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000, based on experience. xwzovoh Key benefits include a full company pension scheme, life assurance, sick pay, additional holiday entitlement accrued for each year of service, and ongoing professional development within an essential UK manufacturing sector.