£28K/yr
South Derbyshire, England
Permanent, Variable

Assistant Accountant

Posted by Astute Recruitment Ltd.

Astute Recruitment are seeking a detail-orientated and analytical Assistant Accountant to our clients enthusiastic and dynamic finance team based in Swadlincote.

This role is ideal for someone who has a genuine passion for numbers and who is wanting to make a significant contribution to a businesses finance function.

Key duties:

  • Costings for Stock Products: Undertake detailed costings for our stock items to ensure accurate pricing.
  • Fixed Asset Register: Manage and prepare the fixed asset register for accurate asset tracking.
  • Sales Ledger: Provide cover and submissions to the funding bank.
  • Employee Expenses: Prepare and manage employee expenses.
  • Petty Cash: Manage the petty cash process efficiently.
  • Bank Payments: Handle bank payments for staff and suppliers.
  • Payroll Support: Support in payroll processing, including timesheet processing.
  • Monthly Accounts: Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Help prepare the balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Ad Hoc Analysis: Providing assistance when needed.
  • Financial Reporting: Assist the company accountant in creating reports.
  • Further ad hoc duties when required.

Candidate requirements:

  • Strong numerical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Acute attention to detail.
  • Problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Proficient Excel skills including look ups and pivot tables.

Benefits and hours:

  • Salary up to £28,000 depending on experience.
  • Working hours of 8:30am until 5 pm (1 Hour lunch)
  • 21 days holiday plus bank holidays (Increases by 1 day per year until 26 days)
  • Private healthcare available.
  • Free onsite parking.