Assistant Accountant in Derby, Derbyshire

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.