Accounts assistant

Accounts Assistant

Location: Derby
Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 37.5 Hours Per Week

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a well-established and growing business in Derby to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their friendly and supportive finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous finance or property administration experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking to develop their career within a collaborative and sociable company culture.

You’ll be joining a business that genuinely values its employees, offers excellent team support, and provides a varied role where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing daily banking transactions and completing bank reconciliations
• Preparing and issuing tenant invoices accurately
• Allocating incoming payments and managing cash postings
• Processing supplier invoices and BACS payments
• Responding to client, tenant, and supplier queries professionally
• Managing shared finance inboxes and maintaining accurate records
• Assisting with service charge reconciliations and client statements
• Supporting VAT reporting and client fund remittances
• Prioritising workloads effectively to meet deadlines
• Working closely with internal departments to ensure smooth financial processes

About You

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and enjoys being part of a team.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger, or Property Administration role
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage workloads independently and prioritise effectively
• A positive, professional, and team-focused attitude

Property sector experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.

What’s in it for You?

• Salary up to £30,000 DOE
• 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Additional company holiday days
• Office closure between Christmas & New Year
• Free on-site parking
• Friendly, sociable team culture
• Regular team socials and away days
• Supportive working environment with long-term development opportunities

If you’re looking for a varied finance role within a welcoming and growing business, we’d love to hear from you.