FINANCE ASSISTANT

Job Description:

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.