Assistant Accountant

Our client is currently seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the finance team of a well-established healthcare company based at Ilkeston, Derbyshire. You will be part of a small team covering maternity leave. (18 month minimum contract with opportunity for permanent employment) Working Hours: • Monday to Friday • 9:00am -5:00pm with one hour for lunch Your role would include: * Bank reconciliations and journal postings * Raising supplier payment runs * Prepayments and accruals * Processing purchase ledger invoices, matching invoices to PO’s * Resolving invoicing discrepancies using Continia * Allocating incoming and outgoing payments to customer and supplier accounts * Processing sales orders and dealing with customer enquiries * Assisting with credit control * Supporting with audit preparation and compliance activities * Providing support to the wider finance team during busy periods Necessary skills: * Strong purchase ledger experience * Good Excel and IT skills * Good communication skills & confidence dealing with suppliers and customers * Knowledge of ‘Dynamics Nav’ or ‘Business Central’ would be a bonus We Offer: * Full time fixed 18-month contract * 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Private medical insurance * Company pension scheme * Free onsite parking * This role is initially office based, but with future scope to work a number of days a week from home. If you feel you have the experience & knowledge to take on such a role please don’t hesitate to send us your CV