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Assistant Accountant

Distinct Recruitment
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG42QU, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • 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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