Assistant Accountant in Derby

Assistant Accountant Salary: Up to £35,000 Hours: Full-time, 8:00am - 4:30pm Working Pattern: Fully office based Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays Progression: Opportunities to develop and progress within the business We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a business and become a key part of their finance team. This is a varied, hands-on role offering exposure across the wider finance function and would be a great opportunity for someone looking to continue developing their accounting experience and progress their career. The Role - Working as part of the finance team, you will support across a broad range of accounting duties, including: - Maintaining and reconciling the fixed asset register and preparing monthly depreciation journals - Preparing monthly prepayments and accruals schedules - Posting payments and completing bank and cash reconciliations - Posting overhead invoices and reconciling supplier statements - Investigating and resolving supplier account discrepancies - Supporting accounts receivable, including reconciliations and investigating discrepancies - Collating monthly credit card expenses and processing weekly expense claims - Assisting the Credit Controller where required - Analysing accounts and providing additional finance support when required - Supporting with general administration across the wider business About You - Good all-round accounting and finance experience - Comprehensive understanding of double-entry bookkeeping - Strong Excel skills - Confident completing reconciliations and investigating discrepancies - Organised with excellent attention to detail - Keen to develop your accounting knowledge and take on additional responsibility - Looking for a role offering longer-term progression and development This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a varied Assistant Accountant position where they can build on their existing experience, gain broader exposure and progress within the business