Job Title: Assistant Accountant Job type: Permanent, Full time/ Part time, Office based Location: Derby, DE1 Work Pattern: Full time 37.5 hours / Part time 16-20 hours (No weekends) Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pro-rata (DOE) A wonderful opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned accountancy firm in Derby as an Assistant Accountant. With various duties, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the accountant with accounts preparation for a multitude of clients ranging from Sole traders to SMEs. Offering a salary of up to £30,000, applicants must have a clear understanding of accounts and a proven track record in a similar role. Must have UK experience. Duties: Accounts preparation for a portfolio of up to 300 clients Balance sheet reconciliations Assisting with budgeting for companies Managing company ledgers Completing bank reconciliations Preparation of invoices, billings, and ledgers Completing financial reports and reporting back to finance team Assisting and supporting the company accountant with ad-hoc duties Person Specification: Must be AAT Qualified or similar Will consider those qualified by experience Knowledge of Xero & QuickBooks Show a clear track record in a similar position Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Ability to work cohesively in a team Self-motivated and target driven Benefits: Free onsite parking 28 days holiday (pro-rata) bank holidays Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Flexibility for part time (16 - 20 hours) Company pension in line with government guidelines Christmas shutdown