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Angela Alcock

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Finance

East Midlands

Specialises in Transactional Finance (all levels) and Early careers - PQ Finance up to £40k (temp, contract and perm)

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Candidate overview

Finance Professional | Based in Derby | Open to East Midlands | £28–30k | Immediately Available | AAT Level 3 (In Progress)

An adaptable and motivated finance professional with 4 years of hands-on accounting experience across ledgers, payroll, reporting, and analysis. Currently studying AAT Level 3 with ambitions to progress toward CIMA.

Overview
A reliable and proactive individual offering strong analytical and systems skills, excellent attention to detail, and a collaborative approach. Confident using Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and Excel, with experience supporting management reporting, reconciliations, and process improvements.

Core Skills & Experience
• Month-end reporting and journal preparation (accruals, prepayments, depreciation)
• Purchase and sales ledger management; reconciliations and audit support
• Payroll, pensions, and HMRC submissions
• Financial reporting and variance analysis
• Process improvement and cross-functional teamwork

Candidate Snapshot
• Based in Derby – open to opportunities across the East Midlands
• Availability: Immediate
• Experience: 4 years in accounting and finance roles
• Salary preference: £28,000–£30,000 
• Open to: Temporary, FTC, or permanent appointments offering development and progression

A dependable finance professional ready to add value immediately — ideally suited to a Junior Management Accountant or Assistant Accountant position within a collaborative and growth-focused team.

 

Key info

Reference code: 671447
Job title: Assistant Accountant
Desired location: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester
Qualifications: AAT PQ Level 3 self study
Skills: 4 years accounting experience
Contract preference: Permanent, Temporary, Contract
Availability (notice period) : Immediately Available

Min salary req. (perm roles):

£ 0
Can drive: No

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