Job type
PermanentLocation
LoughboroughWorking Pattern
Part-time,Specialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Healthcare & MedicalPay
Up to £30,000
Assistant Accountant Job in Loughborough - 32 to 35 hours per week
Job title: Assistant Accountant
Salary: up to £30,000 (Pro Rata)
Hours: 32-35 hours per week
Working arrangements: Hybrid/ flexible
Contract: 9 month FTC
The opportunity:
A respected organisation in North Leicestershire is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their finance function. This role offers the chance to work within a collaborative finance team, overseeing a small group of finance assistants and ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day financial processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting internal reporting, and contributing to the organisation’s financial integrity.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee and process staff expenses, mileage records, and credit card reconciliations in line with internal policies.
- Review and approve payment runs, ensuring appropriate authorisation and documentation.
- Act as system administrator for expense and approval platforms, resolving user issues and maintaining access controls.
- Manage bank payments, intercompany transfers, and purchase ledger reconciliations.
- Raise and manage sales invoices, handle credit control, and perform bank reconciliations.
- Support monthly balance sheet reconciliations and assist with management accounts and audit preparation.
- Deputise for the Finance Manager when required and provide cover across the team as needed.
What you’ll need:
- Proven experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within a structured team environment.
- Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Comfortable using finance systems and Excel; experience with webexpenses or similar platforms is advantageous.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A collaborative team player with a proactive and professional approach.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional seeking a meaningful role within a purpose-driven organisation. Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
