Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

£26,000 – £30,000 + Company Performance Bonus + Benefits

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.

Why PDS?

PDS is a technically driven business with over 30 years of experience delivering high-integrity control systems and turnkey technology solutions where failure simply isn’t an option.

We work with prestigious clients throughout the UK and Europe, predominantly within the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Highways, Airports and Power sectors.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, inclusive and supportive place to work where people enjoy what they do and feel valued for their contribution.

What the job entails

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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.

What we need from you

You will be organised, reliable and detail-oriented, with experience of working within a finance function and the ability to manage a varied workload.

Skills & Experience

• 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

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect:

• Company performance-related bonus.
• 33 days annual leave, including flexibility to work and take leave on 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.

Interested?

CVs, covering letters, questions and everything in-between can be sent using the apply button.

The company does not offer sponsorship for this role.