Accounts AssistantLocation

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Salary

£27,000 – £29,000

Type

Full-Time | Permanent | Office-Based

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team of a well-established and highly successful organisation based in Chesterfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous transactional finance experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive, fast-paced and collaborative business. You'll become part of a close-knit finance team where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities while contributing to the smooth running of the finance function.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance operations, ensuring financial information is processed accurately and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing and coding high volumes of purchase invoices accurately.

• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies.

• Investigating and resolving supplier invoice queries.

• Building strong working relationships with suppliers and internal departments.

• Allocating incoming and outgoing payments to customer and supplier accounts.

• Assisting with payment runs in line with company procedures.

• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required.

• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring deadlines are consistently met.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous experience working within a transactional finance environment.

• Strong Purchase Ledger and Accounts Assistant experience.

• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• A proactive attitude and willingness to support the wider finance team.

• The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £27,000 – £29,000

• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Private Medical Insurance

• Dental cover

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Company pension

• Free onsite parking

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Regular company events and recognition initiatives

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday

• 40 hours per week

• Primarily office-based with some flexibility available

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a financially secure, growing organisation that offers long-term stability, a positive working culture and genuine opportunities to develop your finance career.