Finance Assistant (Permanent)Location: Melton Mowbray, LeicestershireJob Type: Full-time, PermanentRecruiter: MacildowieAbout the RoleMacildowie are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic business based in Melton Mowbray to recruit a Full-Time Finance Assistant on a permanent basis.If you are a detail-oriented accounts professional looking for a stable, long-term career move within a supportive environment, this is a brilliant opportunity. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will become a key fixture in the team, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations and continuous improvement of the department.Key Responsibilities:As the Finance Assistant, you will manage a variety of essential transactional and administrative tasks, including:Invoicing: Accurately processing and posting purchase and sales invoices alongside delivery notes.Reconciliations: Handling daily and monthly bank postings/reconciliations, and matching sales invoices between Simpro and the core accounting system (Debtors Control).Month-End Support: Assisting with month-end reports, including stock entry postings.Compliance and Payroll: Preparing data for VAT/CIS submissions and supporting the Finance Manager with payroll tasks (such as timesheet management and engineering hours).Credit Control: Monitoring and following up on supplier accounts and resolving queries.Process Improvement: Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies or errors in day-to-day finance processes