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Macildowie are working with this client based in South Leicester to recruit a Finance Assistant to join a well-structured finance team in a national organisation.Employment type: Permanent, full-time (to be confirmed at interview)Working arrangement: Office-based (flexibility available where needed) Overview:This opportunity would suit someone who is methodical, confident with numbers, and enjoys working in a process-driven role. The Finance Assistant will support the day-to-day finance operations, with a core focus on purchase ledger, expenses, reconciliations and supplier administration. Key responsibilities will include: Processing subcontractor certifications and invoices (self-billing) Verifying and onboarding new suppliers via HMRC checks Handling ad-hoc and scheduled payment runs Reviewing and coding incoming invoices for accuracy Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes Chasing missing paperwork and liaising with internal teams Managing internal invoice approval workflows Reconciling supplier statements monthly Supporting mid-month and month-end cheque/BACS payment runs Administering employee expense claims in line with company policy Posting nominal ledger journals Managing external payments (e.g. council tax, business rates, NHBC fees) Supporting the finance team during leave or busy periods Playing an active role in the migration to new finance software Assisting with internal audits and system/data integrity checks Ideal background and experience: Previous experience in a finance or ac