Accounts Assistant - Derby

Kirkland Associates; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to manage finances and ensure accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and experience in accounts. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £24,000 – £27,500, performance-related bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including pension and study support. The friendly environment encourages personal growth and teamwork.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

33 days holiday

Health benefits

Pension & life insurance

Study support

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance/accounts role.
• Proficiency in Excel functions.
• Methodical approach and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledger.
• Maintain the cashbook and process expenses.
• Prepare nominal journals and account reconciliations.

Skills

Finance skills

Excel (lookups, pivot tables)

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Job Title : Accounts Assistant

Salary : £24,000 – £27,500 + bonus & benefits

We’re hiring an Accounts Assistant!

Looking to join a friendly and supportive team where no two days are the same? We’re on the lookout for someone with strong finance skills and a great attitude to join our established finance department.

Flexitime – 37.5-hour week

Core hours 9.30 – 4pm Monday to Thursday, 9.30 – 1pm on a Friday (earliest start time 8 am).

What you’ll be doing :

• Managing purchase and sales ledger
• Maintaining the cashbook
• Processing expenses and credit card statements
• Preparing nominal journals and account reconciliations
• Supporting with other ad-hoc finance tasks

What we’re looking for :

• Experience in a similar finance / accounts role
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, formulas)
• Great attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Positive, self-motivated and eager to learn
• Team player with strong communication skills

What’s on offer :

• Performance-related bonus
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Wellbeing and health benefits
• Pension & life insurance
• Study support

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