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Our client, a well-established business based in South Derbyshire, is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a maternity cover contract through to October 2026. This is a hands-on, all-round accounting role and would suit someone who is confident across the full transactional finance function and able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
Job Responsibility:
End-to-end purchase ledger management (primary focus of the role)
Sales ledger processing and invoicing
Credit control, including chasing outstanding balances
Processing supplier and customer payments
Bank reconciliations
Assisting with general accounts administration and ad hoc finance tasks
Using Excel for reconciliations, reporting, and data analysis
Requirements:
Proven experience in an accounts assistant / accounts all-rounder role
Strong background across purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, and payments
Strong Excel skills are essential
Able to work proactively, take ownership of tasks, and operate without close supervision
Comfortable stepping into a role and becoming productive quickly
Experience using Sage is highly desirable
A positive, team-oriented attitude
Nice to have:
Experience using Sage is highly desirable
What we offer:
Early finish at 3:00pm every Friday
A fun, friendly, and welcoming office environment
Long-term maternity cover providing stability until October 2026