Finance Assistant in Derby

Finance Assistant in Derby

Derby Full-Time 30000 £ / year No working from home possible
Chase and Holland

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support finance operations and gain exposure to management accounting.
  • Company: Award-winning creative business with a supportive team culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, and career development opportunities.
  • Other info: Fast-paced environment with genuine scope for career growth.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and develop valuable finance skills in a growing company.
  • Qualifications: Previous finance experience and strong organisational skills.

Chase & Holland are thrilled to be supporting an award-winning, creative business who is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our dedicated Finance department on a temp to perm basis. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who is looking to develop their career within a successful and expanding business.

This role offers far more than a traditional ledger position. While initially focused on sales ledger activities, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain exposure to wider finance functions and develop valuable management accounting skills over time. The ideal candidate will be somebody who enjoys taking ownership of their work, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to the continued success of the business.

What’s Great About This Opportunity?

  • Recognition and reward for your hard work with an annual profitability bonus
  • Opportunity to work closely with and learn from an experienced Finance Manager
  • Exposure to a broad range of finance and accounting activities
  • Genuine scope to develop into management accounts responsibilities
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to contribute ideas and drive continuous improvement
  • Career development within a growing and ambitious company

Finance Assistant Responsibilities:

  • Producing journals, prepayments and accruals
  • Overseeing the purchase ledger
  • Supporting in monthly management accounts and year-end activities including P&L, stock, debtors and variance analysis
  • Reconciling all control accounts
  • Intercompany payroll processing

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience within a similar role
  • Minimum AAT Level 3 is desirable but not essential
  • Experience of using accounting software such as Sage and Xero
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to work effectively to deadlines in a busy environment

If you are interested in finding out about this exciting Finance Assistant opportunity, please click ‘apply now’.

Finance Assistant in Derby employer: Chase and Holland

Chase & Holland is an award-winning, creative business located in Derby, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for Finance Assistants. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the chance to develop your skills in management accounting while being recognised for your contributions through annual bonuses. Join a collaborative team that values innovation and continuous improvement, making it an excellent place for motivated individuals looking to advance their careers.

Chase and Holland

Contact Details:

Chase and Holland Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Finance Assistant in Derby

Sales Ledger Management
Management Accounting
Journal Production
Prepayments and Accruals
Purchase Ledger Oversight
P&L Analysis
Stock Reconciliation