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