Accountant​/Assistant Accountant

Accountant / Assistant Accountant – Urgent Hire

£35,000–£40,000 + Benefits | Chesterfield | In‑Person | Early Friday Finish

Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for a well‑established and successful SME in Chesterfield. This is a hands‑on role offering variety, responsibility and excellent development under a supportive Finance Director.

Role Responsibilities

* Purchase ledger and sales ledger

* Bank reconciliations

* VAT returns

* Month‑end close support

* Recharges, data entry and general finance administration

* Support with management accounts as experience develops

Candidate Requirements

* Experience in purchase ledger, sales ledger, VAT and reconciliations

* AAT studying or qualified

* Confident using Sage and Excel

* Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills

* Proactive approach and comfortable working in a small finance team

* Ideally available to start within the next four weeks

Benefits

* Salary £35,000–£40,000

* Early finish at 1pm every Friday

* Supportive and friendly SME environment

* Direct mentorship from an experienced Finance Director

* Varied workload with genuine responsibility

* Long‑term stability and good work–life balance

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To be considered for the Accountant / Assistant Accountant role in Chesterfield, please apply or contact Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd directly