Company Accountant

Company Accountant – A Stable, Hands-On Role for Accountants with Up to 5 Years’ Experience £32,000–£40,000 | Chesterfield | Permanent | Great Benefits Monday–Thursday 8:30am–4:30pm | Friday 8:30am–1:00pm

Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd is proud to be working with a well-established manufacturing group based in Chesterfield. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-driven and proactive Accountant with no more than five years’ experience who’s looking for a stable, well-rounded role in a friendly, collaborative team.

The Opportunity

As Company Accountant, you’ll take ownership of day-to-day financial operations across multiple businesses. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on processing, reconciliations, and import/export routines. You’ll be trusted with real responsibility and involved in varied tasks that keep the business running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily bank reconciliations and transaction posting

• Credit card statement reconciliation

• Purchase and sales ledger management

• Payroll spreadsheet preparation

• VAT returns and import VAT record maintenance

• Monthly journals and balance sheet reconciliations

• Fixed asset register maintenance

• Year-end support and stock count postings

• SAP Business One transition support

• General office duties and admin cover as needed

About You

• AAT qualified or at final study level

• Ideally from a practice background

• No more than five years’ accounting experience

• Strong Excel skills and meticulous attention to detail

• Comfortable with processing tasks and import/export routines

• Organised, self-motivated, and professional in approach

This role suits someone who enjoys variety and is confident in their accounting foundations. You’ll be working across multiple systems and businesses, with plenty to keep you engaged. While career progression is limited due to company size, the scope of work and exposure to projects offer a rewarding and well-balanced experience.

What’s On Offer

• Early finish every Friday

• Supportive and collaborative team culture

• Exposure to multiple businesses and varied accounting tasks

• Involvement in systems transition and process improvement

• A stable, well-rounded role with genuine autonomy

Location: Chesterfield Salary: £32,000–£40,000 per annum Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–4:30pm, Friday 8:30am–1:00pm

If you’re ready to bring your experience into a role that values your contribution and offers variety without pressure for rapid progression, apply today or contact Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd for more information. Let’s find the right fit together.