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Finance Assistant

Published 06 January 2026
£27000.00 - £30000.00 per annum
Leicester, Leicestershire
Permanent
Job Starts: 6th January 2026
Accountancy & Finance

Job Description

Finance Assistant

Leicester | Permanent | Up to c.£31,000

Macildowie are pleased to be recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a successful and well-established manufacturing business based in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in transactional finance who is currently studying AAT and is looking to progress within a supportive and forward-thinking finance function.


The Role

Working as part of a collaborative finance team, the Finance Assistant will support a range of day-to-day finance activities, including:

  • Processing and managing employee expenses on a daily basis

  • Assisting with credit control activities and supporting the resolution of customer queries and disputes, working closely with both local and international finance teams

  • Supporting the Financial Reporting Manager with audit preparation and processes

  • Assisting with month-end reporting to ensure deadlines are consistently met

  • Getting involved in ad-hoc finance projects and contributing to continuous process improvement

  • Adapting to changing priorities and supporting the wider team as required

  • Using internal finance systems efficiently to ensure accuracy and timeliness


About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

  • A solid understanding of accounting principles and transactional finance processes

  • Previous experience within a busy finance department

  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

  • High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills

  • A proactive and team-oriented approach


What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary up to c.£31,000

  • Permanent position within a stable and growing organisation

  • 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service

  • Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment in Leicester

  • Access to additional voluntary benefits

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Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.



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