At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a finance team and manage payroll, invoices, and month-end activities.
- Company: Established SME in North Derbyshire with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, immediate start, and hands-on experience.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow within a close-knit team.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a varied role while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance roles, payroll, and strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Temporary position in North Derbyshire with an immediate start preferred, offering a salary of £30,000 - £35,000. We are supporting a well-established SME in North Derbyshire with the appointment of an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a varied, hands-on role within a successful business with a close-knit, supportive culture.
Working closely with the Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function, supporting both transactional finance, payroll and month-end activities.
The RoleThis is a broad Assistant Accountant position offering plenty of variety, including responsibility for:
- Processing weekly and monthly payroll for a small number of employees using Sage Payroll
- Maintaining payroll records and completing HMRC submissions, including P11Ds
- Administering workplace pension contributions
- Managing the purchase ledger from invoice processing through to payment runs
- Matching GRNs, checking invoice pricing and processing supplier invoices
- Preparing weekly payment runs and uploading payments via HSBC online banking
- Supplier payment allocations and account reconciliations
- Processing employee expenses and mileage claims
- Bank reconciliations
- Sundry debtor reconciliations
- Posting month-end journals
- Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required
We're looking for someone who enjoys working within an SME environment and is happy getting involved across a wide range of finance responsibilities. You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant or similar finance role
- Payroll experience
- Purchase ledger and bank reconciliation experience
- Strong Excel skills and confidence using accounting software (Sage experience would be beneficial)
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- The ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively
- A proactive approach and willingness to support colleagues across the finance team
- Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable manner
To find out more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Assistant Accountant in Alfreton employer: Eaton Syalon Ltd
Eaton Syalon is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment in Nottingham that fosters collaboration and professional growth. As a Financial Accountant, you'll not only engage in diverse financial activities but also have the opportunity to lead transformative projects within a high-growth medium-sized business, ensuring your contributions are recognised and valued. With a focus on continuous improvement and a commitment to employee development, this role provides a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.
