Astute Recruitment are working with a well-established organisation in South Derbyshire to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent. This is a great opportunity for someone who is proactive, enjoys being part of a team, and wants to gain broad, hands-on finance experience in a busy environment. The Role Will Involve: Daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts Monitoring and reporting on cashflow and daily cash position Processing and allocating incoming receipts Investigating and resolving discrepancies Supporting cashflow forecasting Assisting with month-end and balance sheet reconciliations Handling billing and payment queries Supporting wider finance tasks including AP Contributing to process improvements The Ideal Candidate: Experience in a finance or accounts role Strong attention to detail and accuracy Proactive attitude with a willingness to get stuck in A team player with a desire to learn and develop Confident communicator Good Excel skills (pivot tables and formulas beneficial) Benefits and Hours: Fully office-based (South Derbyshire) Hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible start times/lunch) Salary: up to 29,000 25 days holiday + bank holidays Discretionary Christmas shutdown Strong opportunity to become permanent