Accounts Assistant
Job Description
Accounts Assistant
Location
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Salary
£27,000 - £29,000
Type
Full-Time | Permanent | Office-Based
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team of a well-established and highly successful organisation based in Chesterfield.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous transactional finance experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive, fast-paced and collaborative business. You'll become part of a close-knit finance team where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities while contributing to the smooth running of the finance function.
The Role
Reporting into the Finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance operations, ensuring financial information is processed accurately and efficiently.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Processing and coding high volumes of purchase invoices accurately.
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Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies.
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Investigating and resolving supplier invoice queries.
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Building strong working relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
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Allocating incoming and outgoing payments to customer and supplier accounts.
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Assisting with payment runs in line with company procedures.
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Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required.
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Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
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Previous experience working within a transactional finance environment.
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Strong Purchase Ledger and Accounts Assistant experience.
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Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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A proactive attitude and willingness to support the wider finance team.
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The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
What's on Offer?
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Salary of £27,000 - £29,000
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22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Private Medical Insurance
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Dental cover
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Company pension
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Free onsite parking
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Supportive and collaborative team environment
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Regular company events and recognition initiatives
Working Hours
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Monday to Friday
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40 hours per week
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Primarily office-based with some flexibility available
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a financially secure, growing organisation that offers long-term stability, a positive working culture and genuine opportunities to develop your finance career.
