Company Accountant

Francesca's Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Company Accountant in Chesterfield to manage day-to-day financial operations. The right candidate will have up to five years of experience and strong attention to detail. Benefits include a collaborative team culture and varied tasks within a stable role that offers autonomy.

Benefits

Early finish every Friday

Supportive team culture

Exposure to multiple businesses

Qualifications

• No more than five years accounting experience.
• Ideally from a practice background.
• Comfortable with processing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Daily bank reconciliations and transaction posting.
• Credit card statement reconciliation.
• Payroll spreadsheet preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Organised

Self-motivated

Education

AAT qualified or at final study level

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Overview

Company Accountant A Stable, Hands-On Role for Accountants with Up to 5 Years Experience £32,000 £40,000 Chesterfield Permanent Great Benefits Monday Thursday 8:30am 4:30pm Friday 8:30am 1:00pm

Francesca s Recruitment Ltd is proud to be working with a well-established manufacturing group based in Chesterfield. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-driven and proactive Accountant with no more than five years experience who s looking for a stable, well-rounded role in a friendly, collaborative team.

The Opportunity

As Company Accountant, you ll take ownership of day-to-day financial operations across multiple businesses. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on processing, reconciliations, and import/export routines. You ll be trusted with real responsibility and involved in varied tasks that keep the business running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily bank reconciliations and transaction posting
• Credit card statement reconciliation
• Purchase and sales ledger management
• Payroll spreadsheet preparation
• VAT returns and import VAT record maintenance
• Monthly journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Fixed asset register maintenance
• Year-end support and stock count postings
• SAP Business One transition support
• General office duties and admin cover as needed

About You

• AAT qualified or at final study level
• Ideally from a practice background
• No more than five years accounting experience
• Strong Excel skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Comfortable with processing tasks and import/export routines
• Organised, self-motivated, and professional in approach

This role suits someone who enjoys variety and is confident in their accounting foundations. You ll be working across multiple systems and businesses, with plenty to keep you engaged. While career progression is limited due to company size, the scope of work and exposure to projects offer a rewarding and well-balanced experience.

What’s On Offer

• Early finish every Friday
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Exposure to multiple businesses and varied accounting tasks
• Involvement in systems transition and process improvement
• A stable, well-rounded role with genuine autonomy

Location: Chesterfield Salary: £32,000 £40,000 per annum Hours: Monday Thursday 8:30am 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am 1:00pm

If you re ready to bring your experience into a role that values your contribution and offers variety without pressure for rapid progression, apply today or contact Francesca s Recruitment Ltd for more information. Let s find the right fit together.