Astute Recruitment are pleased to be partnering with a fantastic customer focused and forward-thinking business who are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their exciting and vibrant team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Based in Swadlincote, you will be responsible for running payroll and various transactional finance duties.

Duties:

* Maintenance of monthly payroll systems

* Maintenance of the pension database for the company scheme and setting up monthly direct debit ensuring investment of funds

* Preparing monthly PAYE and NI

* Processing of company payments, keeping in line with available funds

* Reconciling the daily cash book

* Preparing payments for the general and purchase ledgers

* Allocating and posting cash for the sales ledger

* Carry out credit checks/ insurance checks for new customers while issuing credit limits

* Take care of all queries relating to the sales ledger

* Preparation and consolidation of payroll through payroll bureau, ensuring accurate payments

Required Skills and Experience:

* Experience doing end to end Payroll, this is an essential requirement

* Attention to detail and input accuracy

* Knowledge and understanding of both ledgers

* Experience in submitting company VAT returns

* Excellent prioritisation skills

Salary and Benefits:

* 37-hour week 8:30 am to 5 pm Monday to Thursday, (45 mins break Monday to Wednesday, 30 mins on Thursday)

* Friday early finish (8:30 am to 2:00pm)

* 29 days annual leave including bank holidays

* Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience

* Free car parking