Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Hybrid working

Career progression

Collaborative environment

On-site parking

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing business based in Chesterfield as they look to recruit an Accounts Assistant to strengthen their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment, with study support and genuine progression.

The role covers balance sheet reconciliations, month-end tasks, VAT returns and analysis for senior

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a finance or accounts role.
• Strong Excel skills and good attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Accruals and prepayments
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• VAT returns and statutory reporting support
• Maintaining the fixed asset register
• Assisting with month-end and year-end processes
• Supporting transactional finance where required
• Producing financial reports and analysis for senior management

Skills

Finance experience

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

AAT qualification or ACCA/CIMA study

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing business based in Chesterfield as they look to recruit an Accounts Assistant to strengthen their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. The business has experienced continued growth and can offer genuine progression alongside exposure to a varied and commercially focused finance role.

Key Responsibilities

• - Balance sheet reconciliations
• - Accruals and prepayments
• - Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• - VAT returns and statutory reporting support
• - Maintaining the fixed asset register
• - Assisting with month-end and year-end processes
• - Supporting transactional finance where required
• - Producing financial reports and analysis for senior management

The Person

• - Previous experience within a finance or accounts role
• - AAT qualified or actively studying ACCA/CIMA
• - Strong Excel skills and good attention to detail
• - Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• - Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

What's on Offer

• - Study support
• - Hybrid/flexible working opportunities
• - Genuine career progression
• - Supportive and collaborative working environment
• - On-site parking and additional employee benefits

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.