Financial Assistant

Alexander Daniels is proud to be partnering with a well-established fast-paced service business in Derby to recruit a Finance Assistant for a 12 month fixed term contract. This role is ideally suited to someone with 1-2 years’ experience in a finance or accounts position who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and progressive environment. You will gain exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities, with the opportunity to build on your existing experience and progress within the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and supporting accounts payable activities
• Raising sales invoices and assisting with credit control
• Completing bank reconciliations and posting daily cash transactions
• Assisting with month-end tasks, including journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts
• Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring strong attention to detail
• Providing general support to the wider finance team

Skills & Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience within a finance or accounts role
• Experience with bank reconciliations / transactional finance duties
• Strong Excel skills (basic formulas, data handling)
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• Confident communicator with a proactive and positive attitude
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a finance career

Qualifications

• AAT studying or keen to start – desirable
• Finance-related degree – advantageous but not essential
• GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)

What’s on Offer

• Genuine opportunity for career progression within finance
• Study support (AAT or further qualifications)
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Competitive salary and benefits package