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