Assistant Accountant

Distinct Recruitment

Posted 3 days ago, valid for 17 days

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG42QU, England

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Assistant Accountant position is a part-time, flexible 6-month contract role that allows for remote work 2-3 days per week.
The salary for this role is up to £30,000, based on a full-time equivalent.
Candidates should ideally have 5 years of experience in relevant accounting roles and be either Part Qualified or Qualified AAT.
Key responsibilities include managing cash controls, sales and purchase ledgers, and performing bank reconciliations.
The ideal candidate should be highly organized, self-motivated, and possess strong problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Assistant Accountant

Contract Type: 6 month-contract, Part-time, flexible (2-3 days per week) and remote

Start Date: To be confirmed

Reports to: CFO

Salary: Up to £30,000 (Full-time equivalent)

Join a dynamic and ambitious team as an Assistant Accountant! They are seeking a proactive and solution-oriented individual to support our finance team and contribute to our growth plans.

Role Overview:

This position focuses on cash controls, sales, and purchase ledgers, combining responsibilities across Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP). The ideal candidate will have a solid background in these areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable

- Develop strong customer relationships to ensure timely invoice payments.

- Manage billing and monitor outstanding debts in line with credit terms.

- Process sales orders and resolve discrepancies.

Accounts Payable

- Accurately process supplier invoices and investigate queries.

- Send remittance advice and assist with bank reconciliations.

Bank Reconciliation

- Daily allocation of supplier payments, including travel and expense management.

Key Skills and Experience:

- Ideally 5 years’ experience in relevant roles.

- Part Qualified or Qualified AAT.

- Highly organised, commercially aware, and self-motivated.

- Strong problem-solving and prioritisation skills.

- Ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of QuickBooks or NetSuite is desirable.

If you’re looking to grow in a flexible role and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

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