Hamilton Woods
Assistant Accountant
Assistant Accountant at Hamilton Woods, based in Derby, East Midlands, paying £30,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £30,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · Hybrid
- Location
- Derby, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Accountant
38% below the typical rate for accountant
Reference 57403985
About the role
Accounts Assistant
Derby / Castle Donington
£30,000
Permanent, Full-Time
Hybrid
About the Role
We are looking for an Assistant Accountantto join a growing finance team in the Derby / Castle Donington area. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad exposure within an interesting and dynamic sector, with study support and excellent opportunities for career progression.
Responsibilities
- Bank reconciliations and cash book postings.
- Support VAT returns and financial reporting.
- Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
- Manage sales invoicing, credit notes and the sales ledger.
- Issue statements and support credit control.
- Assist with month-end, reconciliations and reporting.
- Prepare debtor, GRNI and cost centre reports.
- Process and reconcile intercompany recharges.
- Support year-end and audit requirements.
- Provide payroll cover when required.
Requirements
- Previous accounts/finance experience.
- Good understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
- Experience with reconciliations, journals and sales ledger.
- Good Excel skills and attention to detail.
- Organised, reliable and able to meet deadlines.
- Experience with an ERP system; D365 desirable.
- AAT or equivalent accounting qualification/experience desirable.
Reference: 57403985 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 10 Nov 2026 · Listed via Hamilton Woods
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