Accounts Assistant

Astute Recruitment are working with a well-established organisation in South Derbyshire to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent. This is a great opportunity for someone who is proactive, enjoys being part of a team, and wants to gain broad, hands-on finance experience in a busy environment.

The Role Will Involve:
Daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts Monitoring and reporting on cashflow and daily cash position Processing and allocating incoming receipts Investigating and resolving discrepancies Supporting cashflow forecasting Assisting with month-end and balance sheet reconciliations Handling billing and payment queries Supporting wider finance tasks including AP Contributing to process improvements

The Ideal Candidate :
Experience in a finance or accounts role Strong attention to detail and accuracy Proactive attitude with a willingness to get stuck in A team player with a desire to learn and develop Confident communicator Good Excel skills (pivot tables and formulas beneficial) Benefits &

Hours:

Fully office-based (South Derbyshire)

Hours:

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible start times/lunch) Salary: up to £29,000 25 days holiday  bank holidays Discretionary Christmas shutdown Strong opportunity to become permanent