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Astute Recruitment are working with a Matlock based business to add an Assistant Accountant to their dynamic team. Reporting to the Accountant, you’ll support the day-to-day finance operations and month-end processes, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong purchase ledger experience, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive attitude.

Key Responsibilities:

* Process supplier invoices promptly and reconcile supplier statements

* Resolve supplier queries efficiently

* Regularly review GRNI balances, ensuring relevance and accuracy

* Produce monthly purchase ledger reports and assist with month-end close

* Complete monthly accounts payable and intercompany reconciliations

* Manage Concur transactions – issuing credit card statements and matching claims to payments

* Review expense claims for HMRC compliance (VAT & PAYE)

* Assist in processing Capex submissions and creating project IDs in SAP

* Support balance sheet reconciliations and cost analysis

* Recharge intercompany costs and ensure all payments are received

* Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual National Statistics returns

* Support internal and external audits

* Undertake SAP testing and ad hoc financial projects as required

* Provide general administrative and finance support across the department

Essential Skills & Experience:

* AAT qualified or working towards a professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, etc.)

* Strong IT skills, including SAP and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)

* Experience within a finance department, ideally with a focus on purchase ledger

* Excellent communication and teamwork skills

* Ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively

* High attention to detail and accuracy under pressure

Benefits & Hours:

* Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum, dependent on experience

* Bonus Scheme

* Pension: 6.25% employee contribution / 10% employer contribution

* Life Assurance: 3x annual salary death-in-service cover

* Hours: Flexible working between 8:00am - 5:00pm (45-minute lunch)

* Early finish on Fridays (working day reduced by 30 minutes)

* Supportive, team-focused environment with strong health, safety, and environmental values