Accounts assistant
Posted on May 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Alfreton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£26k - £28k Annual
Full-Time
Ref 11115
Accounts assistant
Alfreton, Derbyshire
£25,000 - £28,000 DOE
Monday to Friday role 9am – 6pm
Our client near Alfreton, Derbyshire is going through a significant period of growth are looking for an additional team player to join their busy and expanding finance function. As the accounts assistant you will be responsible for working across both the purchase and sales ledgers, as well as processing invoices, orders, credit notes and undertaking other financial administrative duties in an appropriate and timely manner. To apply for the role, you must have at least 2 years’ experience working in industry as an accounts assistant.
Duties for the accounts assistant
* Ensure all purchase orders are raised in accordance with accounting standards and company guidelines.
* Create, process, and dispatch invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring costs are allocated appropriately.
* Process payments using various methods, including BACS, CHAPS, and SWIFT transfers.
* Record invoice payments and follow up with debtors in line with company policies.
* Review bank statements and perform daily reconciliation activities.
* Assist finance team members in preparing financial reports, models, forecasts, and budgets as required.
* Respond to invoice-related queries from internal stakeholders and customers via email or telephone.
* Support annual audit activities by providing necessary documentation and assistance.
* Manage accruals, prepayments, and journal postings in a timely and accurate manner.
* Conduct credit checks and set up credit accounts for new clients.
* Monitor and report on cash flow and debtor days.
* Review, analyse, and communicate cost centre reports.
* Administer and issue petty cash in accordance with company policies.
* Ensure accurate filing and archiving of financial documents and records, both physically and electronically.
Key skills and experience for the accounts assistant
* Previous experience working within a finance team, ideally within a similar role – across both purchase and sales ledger
* A good track record in working within a role that requires accurate data entry and attention to detail
* Good IT skills covering Microsoft packages, with an excellent level of competency in MS Excel and various other databases and systems
* Able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills – both verbally and in writing
This vacancy is being advertised by Fresh Start Recruitment (UK) who are acting as an Employment Agency.
Due to the high volumes of applications, we are currently receiving, unfortunately we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage
Accounts assistant
Alfreton, Derbyshire
£25,000 - £28,000 DOE
Monday to Friday role 9am – 6pm
Our client near Alfreton, Derbyshire is going through a significant period of growth are looking for an additional team player to join their busy and expanding finance function. As the accounts assistant you will be responsible for working across both the purchase and sales ledgers, as well as processing invoices, orders, credit notes and undertaking other financial administrative duties in an appropriate and timely manner. To apply for the role, you must have at least 2 years’ experience working in industry as an accounts assistant.
Duties for the accounts assistant
* Ensure all purchase orders are raised in accordance with accounting standards and company guidelines.
* Create, process, and dispatch invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring costs are allocated appropriately.
* Process payments using various methods, including BACS, CHAPS, and SWIFT transfers.
* Record invoice payments and follow up with debtors in line with company policies.
* Review bank statements and perform daily reconciliation activities.
* Assist finance team members in preparing financial reports, models, forecasts, and budgets as required.
* Respond to invoice-related queries from internal stakeholders and customers via email or telephone.
* Support annual audit activities by providing necessary documentation and assistance.
* Manage accruals, prepayments, and journal postings in a timely and accurate manner.
* Conduct credit checks and set up credit accounts for new clients.
* Monitor and report on cash flow and debtor days.
* Review, analyse, and communicate cost centre reports.
* Administer and issue petty cash in accordance with company policies.
* Ensure accurate filing and archiving of financial documents and records, both physically and electronically.
Key skills and experience for the accounts assistant
* Previous experience working within a finance team, ideally within a similar role – across both purchase and sales ledger
* A good track record in working within a role that requires accurate data entry and attention to detail
* Good IT skills covering Microsoft packages, with an excellent level of competency in MS Excel and various other databases and systems
* Able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills – both verbally and in writing
This vacancy is being advertised by Fresh Start Recruitment (UK) who are acting as an Employment Agency.
Due to the high volumes of applications, we are currently receiving, unfortunately we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage
Reference: 225118826
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Accounts assistant
Posted on May 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Alfreton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£26k - £28k Annual
Full-Time
Ref 11115
Accounts assistant
Alfreton, Derbyshire
£25,000 - £28,000 DOE
Monday to Friday role 9am – 6pm
Our client near Alfreton, Derbyshire is going through a significant period of growth are looking for an additional team player to join their busy and expanding finance function. As the accounts assistant you will be responsible for working across both the purchase and sales ledgers, as well as processing invoices, orders, credit notes and undertaking other financial administrative duties in an appropriate and timely manner. To apply for the role, you must have at least 2 years’ experience working in industry as an accounts assistant.
Duties for the accounts assistant
* Ensure all purchase orders are raised in accordance with accounting standards and company guidelines.
* Create, process, and dispatch invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring costs are allocated appropriately.
* Process payments using various methods, including BACS, CHAPS, and SWIFT transfers.
* Record invoice payments and follow up with debtors in line with company policies.
* Review bank statements and perform daily reconciliation activities.
* Assist finance team members in preparing financial reports, models, forecasts, and budgets as required.
* Respond to invoice-related queries from internal stakeholders and customers via email or telephone.
* Support annual audit activities by providing necessary documentation and assistance.
* Manage accruals, prepayments, and journal postings in a timely and accurate manner.
* Conduct credit checks and set up credit accounts for new clients.
* Monitor and report on cash flow and debtor days.
* Review, analyse, and communicate cost centre reports.
* Administer and issue petty cash in accordance with company policies.
* Ensure accurate filing and archiving of financial documents and records, both physically and electronically.
Key skills and experience for the accounts assistant
* Previous experience working within a finance team, ideally within a similar role – across both purchase and sales ledger
* A good track record in working within a role that requires accurate data entry and attention to detail
* Good IT skills covering Microsoft packages, with an excellent level of competency in MS Excel and various other databases and systems
* Able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills – both verbally and in writing
This vacancy is being advertised by Fresh Start Recruitment (UK) who are acting as an Employment Agency.
Due to the high volumes of applications, we are currently receiving, unfortunately we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage
Accounts assistant
Alfreton, Derbyshire
£25,000 - £28,000 DOE
Monday to Friday role 9am – 6pm
Our client near Alfreton, Derbyshire is going through a significant period of growth are looking for an additional team player to join their busy and expanding finance function. As the accounts assistant you will be responsible for working across both the purchase and sales ledgers, as well as processing invoices, orders, credit notes and undertaking other financial administrative duties in an appropriate and timely manner. To apply for the role, you must have at least 2 years’ experience working in industry as an accounts assistant.
Duties for the accounts assistant
* Ensure all purchase orders are raised in accordance with accounting standards and company guidelines.
* Create, process, and dispatch invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring costs are allocated appropriately.
* Process payments using various methods, including BACS, CHAPS, and SWIFT transfers.
* Record invoice payments and follow up with debtors in line with company policies.
* Review bank statements and perform daily reconciliation activities.
* Assist finance team members in preparing financial reports, models, forecasts, and budgets as required.
* Respond to invoice-related queries from internal stakeholders and customers via email or telephone.
* Support annual audit activities by providing necessary documentation and assistance.
* Manage accruals, prepayments, and journal postings in a timely and accurate manner.
* Conduct credit checks and set up credit accounts for new clients.
* Monitor and report on cash flow and debtor days.
* Review, analyse, and communicate cost centre reports.
* Administer and issue petty cash in accordance with company policies.
* Ensure accurate filing and archiving of financial documents and records, both physically and electronically.
Key skills and experience for the accounts assistant
* Previous experience working within a finance team, ideally within a similar role – across both purchase and sales ledger
* A good track record in working within a role that requires accurate data entry and attention to detail
* Good IT skills covering Microsoft packages, with an excellent level of competency in MS Excel and various other databases and systems
* Able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills – both verbally and in writing
This vacancy is being advertised by Fresh Start Recruitment (UK) who are acting as an Employment Agency.
Due to the high volumes of applications, we are currently receiving, unfortunately we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage
Reference: 225118826
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