Astute Recruitment are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Assistant to join our client’s finance team in South Derbyshire. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Finance Department, with responsibility for a range of transactional finance and accounting duties.


Key Responsibilities:


*Banking receipts
*Bank payments
*Bank reconciliations (very minimal daily transactions)
*Monitoring outstanding debtors
*Setting up the weekly payment run (Wednesday for Friday payment)
*Inputting wages from branch timesheets
*Month-end payment run
*Processing salaries and pensions (training will be provided; high accuracy required due to manual elements)
*Managing credit cards: issuing statements on the second working day, allowing two days for responses, then processing
*Processing expenses
*Supplier set-up
*Credit checks
*Invoice processing
*Preparing and submitting VAT returns


Skills & Experience:


*Previous finance experience in a similar transactional accounts role
*High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
*Experience using accounting systems and Excel
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
*A proactive team player with good communication skills


What’s in it for you?


*Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays
*Working hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
*Join a friendly, supportive finance team
*Opportunity to gain exposure to wider finance functions
*Ongoing development opportunities