Back Posted: Jun 21 2025

Senior Accounts Assistant

Melbourne, Derbyshire , United Kingdom

Accountancy jobs >> Accounting/Financial/Insurance

Negotiable

Permanent

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Astute Recruitment are working with a South Derbyshire-based client looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant to join their finance team and support a range of financial operations across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Credit Control: Manage debtor balances, issue payment reminders, and liaise with customers for timely payments
* Purchase Ledger: Process supplier invoices, ensure accuracy, and schedule payments within agreed terms
* Sales Ledger: Generate sales invoices, manage accounts receivable, and oversee incoming payments
* Payroll Support: Assist with payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely salary payments
* Expense Management: Review, verify, and process employee expense claims
* Financial Reporting & Analysis: Provide reports to support the MD, including cost analysis, margin monitoring, and pricing reviews
* Team Leadership: Line manage and support the Finance Assistant
* Policy & Process Development: Create and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
* Budgeting: Prepare, monitor, and report on annual budgets with variance analysis
* Cashflow Management: Produce and track cashflow forecasts to maintain liquidity
* Reporting: Deliver WIP reports, flash reports, monthly accounts, and board/shareholder presentations
* Account Reconciliation: Manage balance sheet, factoring facility, and bank/customer/supplier reconciliations
* Compliance & Taxation: Handle VAT returns, HMRC liaison, and regulatory compliance
* Supplier Payments: Review, approve, and process supplier payments
* International Liaison: Coordinate finance with a European subsidiary
Candidate requirements:
* Experience in a similar role
* Attention to detail
* Comfortable using Sage, Xero, and Microsoft Excel
* Strong communicator
Benefits and hours:
* Full-time, fully office-based role
* Working hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
* 23 days holiday + bank holidays
* Salary up to £33,000 depending on experience
* Be part of a close-knit, supportive finance team

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-86831
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 3

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