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Assistant Accountant
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Matlock, Derbyshire
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Astute Recruitment are working with a Matlock based business to add an Assistant Accountant to their dynamic team. Reporting to the Accountant, you’ll support the day-to-day finance operations and month-end processes, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong purchase ledger experience, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive attitude.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process supplier invoices promptly and reconcile supplier statements
* Resolve supplier queries efficiently
* Regularly review GRNI balances, ensuring relevance and accuracy
* Produce monthly purchase ledger reports and assist with month-end close
* Complete monthly accounts payable and intercompany reconciliations
* Manage Concur transactions – issuing credit card statements and matching claims to payments
* Review expense claims for HMRC compliance (VAT & PAYE)
* Assist in processing Capex submissions and creating project IDs in SAP
* Support balance sheet reconciliations and cost analysis
* Recharge intercompany costs and ensure all payments are received
* Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual National Statistics returns
* Support internal and external audits
* Undertake SAP testing and ad hoc financial projects as required
* Provide general administrative and finance support across the department
Essential Skills & Experience:
* AAT qualified or working towards a professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, etc.)
* Strong IT skills, including SAP and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
* Experience within a finance department, ideally with a focus on purchase ledger
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively
* High attention to detail and accuracy under pressure
Benefits & Hours:
* Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum, dependent on experience
* Bonus Scheme
* Pension: 6.25% employee contribution / 10% employer contribution
* Life Assurance: 3x annual salary death-in-service cover
* Hours: Flexible working between 8:00am - 5:00pm (45-minute lunch)
* Early finish on Fridays (working day reduced by 30 minutes)
* Supportive, team-focused environment with strong health, safety, and environmental valuesBefore You Apply
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