Accounts Assistant

Alexander Daniels Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £30,000 per annum

Training opportunities

Supportive environment

Exposure across finance functions

Job summary

Alexander Daniels are partnering with a Derby-area client to recruit an Accounts Assistant, responsible for the purchase ledger and broader transactional accounting support. The role requires accuracy, strong organisation, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Training and development will be provided to support growth within the finance team. This position offers a collaborative environment and exposure to multiple finance functions.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn; training and development provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchase ledger processes.
• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and delivery docs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Process company credit card transactions and related reconciliations.
• Prepare and support weekly and monthly supplier payments.
• Ensure transactions are processed accurately within deadlines.
• Assist with daily cashbook processing and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with invoicing, credit control and payroll entries.
• Maintain fixed asset records and post journals as required.
• Contribute to month-end activities and finance team deadlines.
• Utilise Sage 50 or similar accounting system to process and maintain data.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Financial administration

Vendor invoicing

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Alexander Daniels are delighted to be partnering with a valued client based in the Derby area to recruit an Accounts Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to join a supportive and well-established business. The successful candidate will play a key role within the finance team, taking ownership of purchase ledger activities while supporting a broad range of transactional accounting functions.

The role would suit an individual with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment. Training and development will be provided in areas where additional support may be required.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

• Manage the end-to-end purchase ledger process.
• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any invoice discrepancies or queries.
• Process company credit card transactions and related reconciliations.
• Prepare and support weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
• Ensure all transactions are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Financial Administration & Reporting Support

• Assist with daily cashbook processing and bank reconciliations.
• Support sales ledger activities, including invoicing and credit control.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset records.
• Prepare and post journals as required.
• Assist with payroll administration and related accounting entries.
• Support cost accounting processes and analysis.
• Contribute towards month-end activities and finance team deadlines.
• Maintain accurate financial records across the finance function.
• Utilise Sage 50 or a similar accounting system to process and maintain financial data.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £30,000 per annum
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to broaden your exposure across multiple areas of finance