Company Accountant

Company Accountant (AAT Qualified) – Contract (Potential to Go Permanent)

Location: Chesterfield Salary: £32,000–£45,000 Hours: Mon–Thurs 8:30am–4:30pm | Fri 8:30am–1:00pm Start Date: Must be available to start ASAP

Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a small, friendly manufacturing business in Chesterfield. This hands‑on Company Accountant role is ideal for someone with up to five years’ experience who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives in a close‑knit team where everyone supports each other.

This is a contract role with the potential to become permanent, offering stability, autonomy, and a genuinely welcoming working environment.

The Opportunity

You’ll take ownership of day‑to‑day financial operations across multiple small businesses within the group. This is a practical, processing‑focused role with plenty of variety — from reconciliations and VAT to import/export routines and supporting a systems transition.

Because this is a small business, you’ll also help with general office duties, including answering the phone and greeting visitors. It’s a role for someone who’s happy to get stuck in and be part of a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

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Daily bank reconciliations and transaction posting

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Credit card statement reconciliation

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Purchase and sales ledger management

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Payroll spreadsheet preparation

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VAT returns and import VAT record maintenance

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Monthly journals and balance sheet reconciliations

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Fixed asset register maintenance

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Year‑end support and stock count postings

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SAP Business One transition support

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General office duties and admin cover

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Answering the phone and welcoming visitors

About You

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AAT qualified or at final study level

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Ideally from a practice background

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Up to five years’ accounting experience

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Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail

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Confident with processing tasks and import/export routines

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Organised, self‑motivated, and professional

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Happy working in a small team and supporting wider office tasks

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Available to start immediately

This role suits someone who enjoys a steady, well‑rounded workload and values being part of a friendly, collaborative environment. While progression is limited due to company size, the variety and autonomy make this a rewarding long‑term opportunity.

What’s On Offer

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Early finish every Friday

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Supportive, close‑knit team culture

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Exposure to multiple businesses and varied accounting tasks

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Involvement in system transitions and process improvements

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A stable, hands‑on role with real responsibility

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Contract position with potential to become permanent

If you’re ready to join a small, friendly team and bring your accounting skills into a role that values accuracy, teamwork, and variety, apply today or contact Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd for more information
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed