Accounts Assistant Wigston, Leicester £22,000 - £23,000 SF Recruitment are working with a truly outstanding business in Leicester who are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their business on a full time, permanent basis. An opportunity has arisen within our clients busy Finance department for an outstanding finance professional. Ideally the new Accounts Assistant will have some exposure within a finance function or be able to demonstrate proactive working within a results driven team. The successful applicant will have a confident approach and first class communication skills. As the Accounts Assistant you will be reporting directly to the Financial Controller & joining a small well ran Finance Department. Duties will include:- Logging, matching of supplier invoices and credit notes. - Processing weekly payment runs and other ad hoc supplier payments - Perform the month end close off reconciliations. - Work alongside our suppliers & partners to resolve queries and issues. - Reconciliation of supplier statements - Invoicing of Sales ledger invoices - Posting and allocation of customer receipts - Credit control - chasing of customer debts. - Any other ad-hoc duties as and when required. Skills, Competencies & Qualifications- An ability to solve problems using a logical and structured approach is essential. - A conscientious worker who prides themselves on attention to detail - Capable of working in a pressurised environment. - Confident communicator with financial and non-financial staff - Excellent organisational skills - High degree of accuracy - Ability to work to tight deadlines. - Excellent administrative and computer skills - Word, Excel and Email - Knowledge of Xero accounts package would be an advantage but not essential. - Be able to show initiative and be able to work within a small team. - The ability to work to deadlines within the month end time scale. - Be self motivated and able to cope under pressure. This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent all-rounder looking to join a market leading business in South Leicestershire. Our client is easily accessible from Leicester, Oadby, Lutterworth & Market Harborough.