Accounts Assistant

Astute Financial; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Profit sharing

Pension scheme

Life cover (5x salary)

Private medical care

Spouse care available

Job summary

Astute Recruitment in Derby is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established business on a permanent basis. The role covers a broad range of transactional finance, including Purchase Ledger, subcontractor accounts, CIS, and payroll support.

The ideal candidate will have solid purchase ledger experience and a background in construction sector processes. This is a hands-on role in a close-knit finance team with opportunities to develop broader finance function exposure.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar transactional finance role.
• Good purchase ledger and general accounting experience.
• Construction sector experience would be advantageous.
• Experience with CIS and subcontractor accounts would be beneficial.
• Payroll and timesheet experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inputting and processing purchase ledger invoices.
• Setting up subcontractor orders and processing subcontractor payments.
• Preparing subcontractor and purchase ledger payment runs.
• Supporting weekly timesheet calculations and payroll.
• Completing CIS returns.
• Petty cash analysis.
• Balancing ledgers and completing reconciliations.
• Preparing payment reports and cashflow forecasts.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and answering finance queries.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Subcontractor accounts

Payroll support

CIS

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Astute Recruitment are working exclusively with a well-established and highly reputable business in Derby to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis.

This is a varied role supporting the wider accounting function and would suit someone with solid transactional finance experience who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team. The successful candidate will have exposure to a broad range of accounting duties, including Purchase Ledger, subcontractor accounts, payroll support, CIS and reconciliations.

A background within the construction sector would be highly advantageous due to the nature of the role and the exposure to subcontractor and CIS processes.

The Role Will Involve:

• Inputting and processing purchase ledger invoices
• Setting up subcontractor orders and processing subcontractor payments
• Preparing subcontractor and purchase ledger payment runs
• Supporting weekly timesheet calculations and payroll
• Completing CIS returns
• Petty cash analysis
• Balancing purchase ledger, subcontractor, cost and nominal ledgers
• Completing bank reconciliations and journals
• Preparing payment due reports and cashflow forecasts as required
• Filing, archiving and maintaining accurate financial records
• Handling finance queries via phone and email
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar transactional finance role
• Good purchase ledger and general accounting experience
• Construction sector experience would be highly advantageous
• Experience with CIS and subcontractor accounts would be beneficial
• Payroll and timesheet experience would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Confident communicator with a professional approach
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team
• Proactive attitude and willingness to support across the finance function

Benefits & Hours:

• Salary: Up to £31,000 depending on experience
• Permanent position based in Derby
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown, with these days provided in addition to annual leave entitlement
• Annual profit share scheme, paid every November
• Pension scheme
• 5x salary life cover, if opted in
• Free medical care, with reduced-price care available for a spouse
• Supportive and professional working environment