Assistant Accountant

This Assistant Accountant role is based in Derby, offering a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per annum. Working full-time, 8:00am to 4:30pm, fully office based, the successful candidate will join the finance team and support a broad range of accounting duties. Responsibilities include maintaining and reconciling the fixed asset register, preparing monthly depreciation journals, preparing prepayments and accruals schedules, posting payments, and completing bank and cash reconciliations. The position also involves posting overhead invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and supporting accounts receivable. Holiday is 28 days including bank holidays, with opportunities to develop and progress within the business.

Assistant Accountant

Salary: Up to £35,000
Hours: Full-time, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Working Pattern: Fully office based
Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays
Progression: Opportunities to develop and progress within the business

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a business and become a key part of their finance team. This is a varied, hands-on role offering exposure across the wider finance function and would be a great opportunity for someone looking to continue developing their accounting experience and progress their career.

The Role

- Working as part of the finance team, you will support across a broad range of accounting duties, including:

- Maintaining and reconciling the fixed asset register and preparing monthly depreciation journals

- Preparing monthly prepayments and accruals schedules

- Posting payments and completing bank and cash reconciliations

- Posting overhead invoices and reconciling supplier statements

- Investigating and resolving supplier account discrepancies

- Supporting accounts receivable, including reconciliations and investigating discrepancies

- Collating monthly credit card expenses and processing weekly expense claims

- Assisting the Credit Controller where required

- Analysing accounts and providing additional finance support when required

- Supporting with general administration across the wider business

About You

- Good all-round accounting and finance experience

- Comprehensive understanding of double-entry bookkeeping

- Strong Excel skills

- Confident completing reconciliations and investigating discrepancies

- Organised with excellent attention to detail

- Keen to develop your accounting knowledge and take on additional responsibility

- Looking for a role offering longer-term progression and development

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a varied Assistant Accountant position where they can build on their existing experience, gain broader exposure and progress within the business.