What we need from you
Join an established finance team within a specialist technology business.
PDS is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
Whether you’re looking to build on your existing finance experience or you’re an established Accounts Assistant seeking a varied and stable long-term role, we’d be pleased to hear from you. The role offers exposure to a broad range of finance activities within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Based at our Derby office, you’ll work within a small, supportive Finance Department and play an important role in the effective operation of the business.
Salary:
£26,000 – £30,000 + Company Performance Bonus + Benefits
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support the day-to-day operation of the Finance Department, contributing across a broad range of financial activities.
- Supporting the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
- Maintaining accurate financial records.
- Performing account reconciliations.
- Preparing and posting nominal ledger journals.
- Assisting with month-end processes and reporting activities.
- Processing employee expenses and company credit card transactions.
- Assisting with the preparation and updating of project and management reports.
- Supporting colleagues across the business with finance-related queries.
- Providing support and holiday cover across purchase ledger, sales ledger and cashbook activities.
- Undertaking other ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required.
Requirements:
- Previous Experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Accounts Administrator role.
- Good understanding of finance processes and controls.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organisational and communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including lookups, pivot tables and standard formulas.
- Positive and proactive approach to work.
What we offer in return:
- Company performance-related bonus.
- 33 days annual leave, with flexibility over most bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- 37.5-hour working week with flexi-time and the opportunity to finish from 1pm on Fridays.
- Pension scheme.
- Annual wellbeing allowance of £642
- Health cash plan.
- Life assurance.
- Private medical insurance after qualifying service.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for electric vehicles, technology purchases and Cycle to Work.
- Subsidised on-site EV charging.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
