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:
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Daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
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Monitoring and reporting on cashflow and daily cash position
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Processing and allocating incoming receipts
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Investigating and resolving discrepancies
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Supporting cashflow forecasting
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Assisting with month-end and balance sheet reconciliations
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Handling billing and payment queries
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Supporting wider finance tasks including AP
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Contributing to process improvements
The Ideal Candidate:
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Experience in a finance or accounts role
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy
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Proactive attitude with a willingness to get stuck in
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A team player with a desire to learn and develop
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Confident communicator
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Good Excel skills (pivot tables and formulas beneficial)
Benefits & Hours:
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Fully office-based (South Derbyshire)
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Hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible start times/lunch)
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Salary: up to £29,000
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Discretionary Christmas shutdown
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Strong opportunity to become permanent
