Accounts Assistant

Astute Recruitment are working with a well-established organisation in South Derbyshire to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent. This is a great opportunity for someone who is proactive, enjoys being part of a team, and wants to gain broad, hands-on finance experience in a busy environment. The Role Will Involve: * Daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts * Monitoring and reporting on cashflow and daily cash position * Processing and allocating incoming receipts * Investigating and resolving discrepancies * Supporting cashflow forecasting * Assisting with month-end and balance sheet reconciliations * Handling billing and payment queries * Supporting wider finance tasks including AP * Contributing to process improvements The Ideal Candidate: * Experience in a finance or accounts role * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Proactive attitude with a willingness to get stuck in * A team player with a desire to learn and develop * Confident communicator * Good Excel skills (pivot tables and formulas beneficial) Benefits & Hours: * Fully office-based (South Derbyshire) * Hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible start times/lunch) * Salary: up to £29,000 * 25 days holiday + bank holidays * Discretionary Christmas shutdown * Strong opportunity to become permanent