Accounts Assistant

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. Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover) Location: South DerbyshireSalary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am - 3:00pm Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover until October 2026 Work pattern: Fully office-based The Role Working as part of a friendly and supportive finance team, you will be responsible for a broad range of duties, including: - 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 The Ideal Candidate - 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 ..... full job details .....