Accounts Assistant
Job in
Derby, Derbyshire, DE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-29
Listing for:
Reed
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-29
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable/ Collections -
Administrative/Clerical
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Kings Hill, Kent
Contract:
Temporary (Approx. 3 Months)
Hours:
37.5 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday
The Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant to join a busy finance team based in Kings Hill on a temporary basis for approximately three months, with the potential for the assignment to be extended. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong transactional accounting experience who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and supporting month-end accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities Posting daily transactions from bank statements Performing weekly bank reconciliations Processing weekly supplier payment runs Reconciling sales and purchase ledgers Producing weekly sales and orders reports Processing and posting purchase ledger invoices Preparing monthly journals Assisting with the production of accounts to trial balance Undertaking general office and administrative duties as required Additional Responsibilities The successful candidate will provide support and cover for the Group Financial Controller, including:
Assisting with the production of management accounts Supporting the monthly payroll process Preparing and submitting VAT returns Maintaining holiday and sickness records Carrying out any other reasonable duties as requested by management Person Specification The ideal candidate will:
Be highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload effectively Possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team Be conscientious and capable of prioritising tasks to meet deadlines Have a logical and methodical approach to problem-solving Have a minimum of two years' experience within an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant position Ideally be part-qualified or currently studying towards ACCA, CIMA or AAT qualifications (desirable, not essential) Be a confident user of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
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