Astute Recruitment are working with a South Derbyshire-based client looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant to join their finance team and support a range of financial operations across the business. Key Responsibilities: * Credit Control: Manage debtor balances, issue payment reminders, and liaise with customers for timely payments * Purchase Ledger: Process supplier invoices, ensure accuracy, and schedule payments within agreed terms * Sales Ledger: Generate sales invoices, manage accounts receivable, and oversee incoming payments * Payroll Support: Assist with payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely salary payments * Expense Management: Review, verify, and process employee expense claims * Financial Reporting & Analysis: Provide reports to support the MD, including cost analysis, margin monitoring, and pricing reviews * Team Leadership: Line manage and support the Finance Assistant * Policy & Process Development: Create and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls * Budgeting: Prepare, monitor, and report on annual budgets with variance analysis * Cashflow Management: Produce and track cashflow forecasts to maintain liquidity * Reporting: Deliver WIP reports, flash reports, monthly accounts, and board/shareholder presentations * Account Reconciliation: Manage balance sheet, factoring facility, and bank/customer/supplier reconciliations * Compliance & Taxation: Handle VAT returns, HMRC liaison, and regulatory compliance * Supplier Payments: Review, approve, and process supplier payments * International Liaison: Coordinate finance with a European subsidiary Candidate requirements: * Experience in a similar role * Attention to detail * Comfortable using Sage, Xero, and Microsoft Excel * Strong communicator Benefits and hours: * Full-time, fully office-based role * Working hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm * 23 days holiday bank holidays * Salary up to £33,000 depending on experience * Be part of a close-knit, supportive finance team