Assistant Accountant

Assistant AccountantTemporaryNorth DerbyshireImmediate start preferred£30,000 - £35,000Office basedLooking for your next finance assignment where you can make an immediate impact?We're supporting a well-established, SME in North Derbyshire with the appointment of an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a varied, hands-on role within a successful business with a close knit, supportive culture.Working closely with the Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day to day running of the finance function, supporting both transactional finance, payroll and month-end activities.The RoleThis is a broad Assistant Accountant position offering plenty of variety, including responsibility for:Processing weekly and monthly payroll for a small number of employees using Sage PayrollMaintaining payroll records and completing HMRC submissions, including P11DsAdministering workplace pension contributionsManaging the purchase ledger from invoice processing through to payment runsMatching GRNs, checking invoice pricing and processing supplier invoicesPreparing weekly payment runs and uploading payments via HSBC online bankingSupplier payment allocations and account reconciliationsProcessing employee expenses and mileage claimsBank reconciliationsSundry debtor reconciliationsPosting month-end journalsSupporting the preparation of monthly management accountsAssisting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as requiredAbout YouWe're looking for someone who enjoys working within an SME environment and is happy getting involved across a wide range of finance responsibilities.You'll ideally have:Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant or similar finance rolePayroll experiencePurchase ledger and bank reconciliation experienceStrong Excel skills and confidence using accounting software (Sage experience would be beneficial)Excellent attention to detail and accuracyThe ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectivelyA proactive approach and willingness to support colleagues across the finance teamStrong communication skills and a professional, approachable mannerTo find out more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.TPBN1_UKTJ