Company Accountant

Company Accountant (AAT Qualified) – Contract (Potential to Go Permanent) Location: Chesterfield Salary: £32,000–£45,000 Hours: Mon–Thurs 8:30am–4:30pm | Fri 8:30am–1:00pm Start Date: Must be available to start ASAP Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a small, friendly manufacturing business in Chesterfield. This hands‑on Company Accountant role is ideal for someone with up to five years’ experience who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives in a close‑knit team where everyone supports each other. This is a contract role with the potential to become permanent, offering stability, autonomy, and a genuinely welcoming working environment. The Opportunity You’ll take ownership of day‑to‑day financial operations across multiple small businesses within the group. This is a practical, processing‑focused role with plenty of variety — from reconciliations and VAT to import/export routines and supporting a systems transition. Because this is a small business, you’ll also help with general office duties, including answering the phone and greeting visitors. It’s a role for someone who’s happy to get stuck in and be part of a supportive team. Key Responsibilities * Daily bank reconciliations and transaction posting * Credit card statement reconciliation * Purchase and sales ledger management * Payroll spreadsheet preparation * VAT returns and import VAT record maintenance * Monthly journals and balance sheet reconciliations * Fixed asset register maintenance * Year‑end support and stock count postings * SAP Business One transition support * General office duties and admin cover * Answering the phone and welcoming visitors About You * AAT qualified or at final study level * Ideally from a practice background * Up to five years’ accounting experience * Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail * Confident with processing tasks and import/export routines * Organised, self‑motivated, and professional * Happy working in a small team and supporting wider office tasks * Available to start immediately This role suits someone who enjoys a steady, well‑rounded workload and values being part of a friendly, collaborative environment. While progression is limited due to company size, the variety and autonomy make this a rewarding long‑term opportunity. What’s On Offer * Early finish every Friday * Supportive, close‑knit team culture * Exposure to multiple businesses and varied accounting tasks * Involvement in system transitions and process improvements * A stable, hands‑on role with real responsibility * Contract position with potential to become permanent If you’re ready to join a small, friendly team and bring your accounting skills into a role that values accuracy, teamwork, and variety, apply today or contact Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd for more information