Assistant Accountant

Accounts Assistant

Derby / Castle Donington £30,000 Permanent, Full-Time Hybrid

About the Role

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to 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.