Sharp Consultancy is working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Chesterfield who are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to further develop their accounting skills within a busy manufacturing environment. Ideally, you will be AAT qualified or at the later stages of your studies, with a desire to continue building your experience and progress your career within finance.
Working on-site as part of the finance team, you will support the day-to-day accounting function, helping to ensure financial information is accurate, timely and well maintained. This role would suit someone with a solid grounding in finance who is keen to take on additional responsibility and develop their technical knowledge.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
- Supporting month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments.
- Reconciling balance sheet accounts and investigating discrepancies.
- Preparing and maintaining financial reports and supporting schedules.
- Assisting with purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations as required.
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.
- Working closely with colleagues across the finance team to support the smooth running of the department.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
- Be AAT qualified or working towards the later stages of the qualification.
- Have a good understanding of core accounting principles.
- Possess strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Be confident using Excel and accounting systems.
- Have a proactive approach, with the ability to organise workloads and meet deadlines.
- Be keen to learn, develop and take the next step in their finance career.
What's on offer?
- Salary of £28,000 – £35,000, depending on experience.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Office-based working in Chesterfield.
- The opportunity to develop your accounting experience within an established manufacturing business.
- A varied role offering exposure to a broad range of finance activities.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
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Assistant Accountant in Chesterfield employer: Sharp Consultancy
Sharp Consultancy is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture in Chesterfield that prioritises employee growth and development. As a Finance Officer, you will benefit from flexible working hours, a contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for training, all while being part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and communication.
