Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join Livesey Brothers. We are the UK's leading grower of Woodland Mushrooms and a proud third?generation family-run business based in Leicestershire. We have been growing mushrooms for 65 years and are proud to have a long-standing presence within our local community.

We grow six distinct species of mushrooms, all year round, supplying to the UK's largest supermarkets, including Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Morrisons, and Asda, as well as some of the top food service providers across the country. We are a family business built on strong values and a commitment to sustainable farming for future generations. We are passionate about helping people thrive and grow within our business. With deep roots in the industry and decades of expertise, we're dedicated to preserving our legacy while embracing the future of farming.

We are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant who will report directly to the Finance Director. This is a role that is central to the success of our operations.

As Finance Assistant, you will support key day-to-day finance operations across both the sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring accurate processing of transactions and reconciliations. You'll manage routine credit control tasks, work with the management team, and help maintain clarity and accuracy across customer and supplier accounts.

We consider this role central to the success of Livesey Brothers, and as a valued colleague you will become a key part of the team. It is a busy part?time role that would suit someone looking for hybrid working and who is accustomed to working in a stand?alone position. You will be expected to manage your own workload and understand your priorities each day. Strong communication skills are essential, and you will need to work to clear, defined processes, upholding protocols and ensuring that managers work to agreed timeframes.

Expected hours 25-30 hours a week, to be discussed and agreed upon in interview.

Your key tasks will include:

SOP and POP Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner Managing month-end and year-end closing tasks. Preparing VAT returns Credit control and debtors management, including reconciliation of key accounts Managing and resolving invoice queries with suppliers and internal teams. Maintain organised electronic filing systems for financial documents and correspondence Maintain accurate records through data entry tasks, ensuring all information is up-to-date and easily accessible. Assisting with preparation of payment runs. Posting journals, accruals, and prepayments. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders when required. Monitoring and reconciling staff expenses. Assisting with General office tasks to support wider management team as required.

Requirement's for the role include:

Competent with sage 200 - Desirable 5 Years + experience working within an accounts team or stand -alone accounts role within a small/ medium sized company Able to manage own time and workload Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Knowledge of MS Excel Effective communication skills both written and verbal Strong numerical skills & ability to analyse data
Salary 35-40K dependent on experience (Pro-rata)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ashby-De-La-Zouch LE65