Eaton Syalon

Assistant Accountant South Derbyshire On-site initially - Hybrid after 3 months (3 days office & 2 days from home) Competitive salary + Study Support Eaton Syalon are working with our South Derbyshire client who are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the Accounts Department, ensuring financial information is produced accurately, deadlines are met, and all work complies with Group policies and statutory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a varied and hands-on accounting role. Key Responsibilities: Assisting the Finance Director with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journals, reconciliations and variance analysis Daily bank postings and bank reconciliations Producing ad hoc management reports to support the Senior Management Team Assisting with weekly cashflow reporting to Group Preparing quarterly VAT returns for review and submission by the Finance Director Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations Processing bank payments Supporting the year-end audit process Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register, including additions, disposals, depreciation processing and reconciliations to the nominal ledger Assisting with purchase ledger processing, including coding, verification and authorisation of invoices, and providing holiday cover where required Supporting the Finance Director with other ad hoc finance duties as required Person Profile: AAT qualified or will have commenced studying CIMA/ACCA (early stages). Note - this is an essential requirement for this role Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance position Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy Must be a team player and keen to work as part of a small tema Good analytical and problem-solving abilities Strong Excel skills. Pivot tables & V look ups are essential A proactive approach and willingness to support the wider finance team This role will be a great development position for candidates who are looking for a long-term role, in a small finance team with direct exposure to an experienced Finance Director. Note - a full UK driving licence and access to own transport is required to commute to the office location.

Sales Administrator Location: Derby Job Type: Contract We are looking for an organised and proactive Sales Administrator to support a busy sales team on a contract basis in Derby. This role would suit someone with strong administration skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work confidently in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Providing administrative support to the sales team Processing sales orders, quotations, and customer documentation Updating CRM and internal systems with accurate information Liaising with customers, suppliers, and internal teams Managing inboxes, handling queries, and following up on outstanding information Preparing reports, documents, and sales-related paperwork Supporting the smooth running of daily sales operations The Ideal Candidate Previous experience in sales administration, customer service, or office administration Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confident communication skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Professional, reliable, and able to work independently as well as part of a team To apply, please send your CV or get in touch for further details.

Senior Credit Controller Castle Donington Hybrid Role - 3 days office based & 2 days from home Eaton Syalon are looking for looking for an experienced Senior Credit Controller to join our client's Finance team based in Castle Donington. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong customer relationships, and takes pride in delivering outstanding cash collection performance while maintaining exceptional customer service. Working closely with Customer Service, Sales and Finance teams, you'll take ownership of your own customer portfolio, ensuring payments are collected on time, customer queries are resolved quickly, and the sales ledger is accurately maintained. Key Responsibilities: Manage your own portfolio of customer accounts to ensure timely payment of invoices Resolve invoice queries and payment disputes efficiently, identifying root causes and implementing long-term solutions Provide customers with copy invoices, statements and proof of delivery where required Ensure manual billing requirements are completed accurately and within deadlines Proactively contact customers by phone, email or in person to secure payment and maintain positive relationships Recommend escalation of overdue accounts to external debt collection agencies where appropriate Maintain an accurate and well-managed sales ledger Achieve agreed ledger performance targets Reconcile customer accounts and investigate outstanding balances Produce and issue monthly customer statements Process credit notes within authorised approval limits Match and clear outstanding ledger items including credits and deductions Allocate customer payments where required Monitor customer payment trends and identify potential credit risks Perform credit checks and recommend appropriate credit limits Recommend and manage customer credit holds where necessary Resolve credit hold issues, escalating where appropriate Monitor existing credit limits and recommend amendments based on customer performance Handle customer enquiries relating to outstanding balances professionally and efficiently Support and mentor junior members of the Credit Control team Build strong working relationships across Finance, Customer Service and Sales Take ownership of the end-to-end credit control process for your customer portfolio Person Profile: Self-motivated with a proactive approach Excellent problem-solving skills Strong relationship builder with customers and internal stakeholders Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment Committed to delivering high standards and continuous improvement If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next challenge in a supportive business that values ownership, teamwork and customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior Finance Business Partner Derby (Hybrid Working - 3 days per week on site) FTSE Listed Business 9 Month FTC Are you a commercially astute finance professional looking for a role that combines strategic influence, financial leadership, business partnering and complex financial modelling? We're working with a FTSE listed Derbyshire based business who are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to provide critical financial support to our Head Office and Procurement functions. Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to shape strategy, drive performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support business-wide decision making. This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys operating at both a strategic and operational level. Key Responsibilities will include: Financial Reporting & Balance Sheet Management • Lead the review of key balance sheet provisions, ensuring accuracy, completeness and appropriate financial control. • Deliver monthly P&L reporting to senior stakeholders, providing insightful analysis, challenging performance where appropriate and ensuring accountability for actions and outcomes. • Partner with Head Office function leaders to improve understanding of financial performance, identify efficiencies and support ongoing cost optimisation initiatives. • Support colleagues in identifying balance sheet risks and opportunities, ensuring robust estimates and financial forecasts are maintained. • Conduct detailed reviews of assets and liabilities, identifying potential financial risks and developing mitigation strategies. • Support capex approval processes, including IFRS 16 assessments, investment appraisal, cost monitoring and forecasting, while working closely with operational finance business partners. Strategic Modelling & Commercial Support Act as a trusted financial advisor by: • Identifying potential commercial and financial issues early and supporting operational teams in developing forward-looking strategies. • Building and maintaining detailed financial models for strategic projects, major procurement initiatives and long-term commercial agreements. • Supporting the identification, analysis and delivery of cost-saving opportunities across procurement and Head Office functions. Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management • Partner with Head Office functions to develop accurate, consistent and commercially focused budgets and forecasts. • Support forecasting of expected capital expenditure, operational costs and targeted cost-saving initiatives. • Monitor project spend and undertake post-investment reviews to ensure value is delivered against business cases. • Provide robust financial forecasting and scenario analysis to support strategic decision making. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement • Build strong relationships with senior leaders across Procurement, HR, Health & Safety, Finance and other Head Office functions. • Act as a key financial partner to support strategic decision-making and long-term planning. • Manage and support the development of the Property Management Accountant. Governance, Audit & Continuous Improvement • Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring financial controls and documentation are robust and audit-ready. • Perform detailed reviews of critical operational and financial records to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance. • Collaborate with the wider finance team to drive process improvements, support centralisation initiatives and strengthen financial governance across the business. About You Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Strong experience in finance business partnering, commercial finance or financial control Exceptional analytical, modelling and problem-solving skills Advanced Excel capability Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels High attention to detail combined with strong commercial awareness Able to balance operational delivery with strategic thinking Available on short notice Why Join? This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of a complex FTSE-listed business where finance plays a critical role in shaping long-term strategy. You'll work directly with senior leaders, influence major commercial decisions, support high-value projects and help drive operational and financial performance across multiple functions. If you thrive on turning financial insight into business action and want a seat at the table where strategic decisions are made, this could be your next move.

HR Advisor / HR Generalist North Derbyshire (Site Based) £38,000 - £45,000 + Benefits Growing SME Standalone HR Role Opportunity to Shape & Improve Eaton Syalon are exclusively supporting the appointment of an HR Advisor / HR Generalist on behalf of a successful and growing SME based in North Derbyshire. With an employee headcount of just over 100 people (skilled operations and a small team of head office support) and continuing to expand, the business has built an excellent reputation within its sector and is now seeking an experienced HR professional who enjoys working across the full employee lifecycle while helping to modernise and improve people processes. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a broad and highly visible role that offers genuine variety and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the business. This is not a role where you'll simply maintain existing processes. We're looking for someone who enjoys identifying opportunities for improvement, challenging the status quo, and helping create a more efficient, engaging and commercially focused people function. The Opportunity Working closely with managers and employees across the business, you will take ownership of a wide range of HR activities including: Providing first-line HR advice and guidance to managers across employee relations matters Managing absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance management cases Leading recruitment activity across a variety of positions Coordinating onboarding, induction and employee integration processes Reviewing and updating HR policies, procedures and documentation Supporting managers with performance management and employee development initiatives Maintaining HR records and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and GDPR requirements Supporting employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives Driving improvements to HR systems, processes and ways of working Contributing to automation and digitalisation projects aimed at improving efficiency and reducing administration About You We're keen to speak with HR professionals who enjoy operating in a hands-on environment and building strong relationships across a growing SME, in particular you will need experience working with a blended employee population including operations/shop floor. You may currently be working as: HR Advisor Senior HR Administrator HR Officer HR Generalist People Advisor and be looking for a role that offers broader exposure, greater autonomy and the opportunity to influence positive change. To be successful, you'll ideally bring: Previous experience within a HR Advisor, HR Officer or Generalist role within a similar SME or stand alone setting Practical employee relations experience including absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance management cases Experience managing recruitment and onboarding processes A strong understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice Experience maintaining HR systems and employee records Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A proactive and solutions-focused approach CIPD qualification (Level 3 minimum, Level 5 advantageous) Chance to help shape the future of the people function For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact Eaton Syalon.