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Posted 02 August, 2026

Finance Assistant

Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Hinckley, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Finance Assistant – Temporary\n

Location: Hinckley, LeicestershireSalary: £14.00–£15.00 per hourContract: Temporary, minimum five monthsHours: 35–40 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Fully office-based

The Opportunity\n

Macildowie are working with a well-established business in Hinckley to recruit a temporary Finance Assistant for an initial period of at least five months.

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This is a varied transactional finance role within a small, friendly finance team, reporting directly to the Head of Finance. You will provide financial and administrative support across purchase ledger, sales ledger, expenses and month-end activities.

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The role would suit an experienced Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger professional who is comfortable working independently and supporting a busy finance function.

Key Responsibilities\n
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    Process purchase invoices and post them accurately onto the accounting system.

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    Post and allocate customer receipts.

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    Post and allocate supplier payments.

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    Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.

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    Review and process employee credit card and cash expense claims.

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    Assist the Head of Finance with month-end activities.

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    Provide general administrative support across the finance department.

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    Respond to internal and external finance queries.

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The Ideal Candidate\n
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    Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger or similar transactional finance role.

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    Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

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    Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.

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    Effective written and verbal communication skills.

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    Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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    Able to manage deadlines and prioritise a varied workload.

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    Experience using Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Navision or Business Central would be advantageous but is not essential.

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance team and secure a longer-term temporary assignment with consistent working hours.

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Apply now with your latest CV for immediate consideration.