https://jobs.co.uk/job/finance-assistant-astute-recruitment--65602e09-3530-45c9-9ee1-40ffed895077 RSS feed for Finance Assistant at Astute Recruitment. en-gb Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:50:54 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/finance-assistant-astute-recruitment--65602e09-3530-45c9-9ee1-40ffed895077 https://jobs.co.uk/job/finance-assistant-astute-recruitment--65602e09-3530-45c9-9ee1-40ffed895077 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Derby | Salary: £29000/annum | Type: Permanent | Astute Recruitment are working with an established business in Derby to recruit a Finance Assistant on a permanent basis. Working closely with the Financial Controller, this is a varied role offering the opportunity to develop beyond transactional finance, gaining exposure to month-end, management accounts, financial reporting, stock and costings. The Role Will Involve: Assisting with month-end and the preparation of management accounts Preparing journals and completing balance sheet reconciliations Analysing financial information and investigating variances Supporting stock reconciliations, valuations and costings Reviewing costs and helping identify discrepancies Processing Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger transactions Managing supplier reconciliations, customer queries and credit control Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the Financial Controller with wider accounting projects The Ideal Candidate: Previous experience in an accounts or finance role Good understanding of core accounting principles, including Purchase and Sales Ledger Keen to develop technical accounting skills across month-end, management accounts and cost... Permanent