Assistant Accountant

Accounts Assistant

📍 Derby / Castle Donington

💰 £30,000

💼 Permanent, Full-Time

🏠 Hybrid

About the Role

We are looking for an Assistant Accountantto join a growing finance team in the Derby / Castle Donington area.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad exposure within an interesting and dynamic sector, with study support and excellent opportunities for career progression.

Responsibilities

Bank reconciliations and cash book postings.

Support VAT returns and financial reporting.

Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation.

Manage sales invoicing, credit notes and the sales ledger.

Issue statements and support credit control.

Assist with month-end, reconciliations and reporting.

Prepare debtor, GRNI and cost centre reports.

Process and reconcile intercompany recharges.

Support year-end and audit requirements.

Provide payroll cover when required.

Requirements

Previous accounts/finance experience.

Good understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.

Experience with reconciliations, journals and sales ledger.

Good Excel skills and attention to detail.

Organised, reliable and able to meet deadlines.

Experience with an ERP system; D365 desirable.

AAT or equivalent accounting qualification/experience desirable