Finance Assistant

Optirank; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading finance company is seeking an Entry Level Finance Assistant to join their vibrant team in Leicester. This role involves managing daily employee expenses, assisting with credit control, and supporting audit processes. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified and skilled in advanced Excel, with strong collaboration and communication abilities. Enjoy a strong work-life balance with various employee benefits, including health and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional leave days

BUPA healthcare

Trustee-based pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Focus on employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• AAT Qualified with solid technical and functional expertise.
• Proficient in advanced Excel techniques.
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.
• Confident communicator, skilled at building and maintaining business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily employee expenses, ensuring policy compliance and accuracy.
• Assist with credit control and resolve customer disputes.
• Support the Financial Reporting Manager with audit processes.
• Carry out due diligence for new customer onboarding.
• Collaborate on month-end reporting.
• Address internal and external queries with effective solutions.

Skills

AAT Qualified

Advanced Excel skills

Team player with collaboration skills

Confident communicator

Job description

Finance Assistant

Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

Date posted: November 13, 2025

Job ID: 20756

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

Join Our Finance Team!

Are you organised, analytical, and motivated to develop your career in finance? We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused Finance Assistant to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting our financial operations while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across a variety of processes.

In This Role, You Will

• Manage daily employee expenses, ensuring policy compliance and accuracy.
• Assist with credit control and help resolve customer disputes with both local and global finance teams.
• Support the Financial Reporting Manager with audit processes.
• Carry out due diligence for new customer onboarding.
• Collaborate on month-end reporting to ensure deadlines are met.
• Contribute to ad‑hoc projects and drive improvements to finance‑related business processes.
• Address internal and external queries with effective, timely solutions.
• Respond positively to changing priorities and provide assistance when required.
• Utilise company systems effectively to complete tasks accurately and on time.

What You Need to Succeed

• AAT Qualified with solid technical and functional expertise.
• Proficient in advanced Excel techniques.
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.
• Confident communicator, skilled at building and maintaining business relationships.

Our Offer to You

• Strong work‑life balance with 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional leave days.
• Employee health and wellbeing focus, including BUPA healthcare and Employee Assistance Program.
• Trustee‑based pension scheme and life assurance at four times salary.
• Fun, inclusive culture with team‑building and charity events.
• Agile and flexible working arrangements.
• Family‑friendly policies and flexible patterns.
• Culture fostering creativity, autonomy, and success.
• Commitment to learning and career progression.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Finance

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