Assistant Accountant

We are delighted to be working with a well-established business looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team in Aberdeen. This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to support the day-to-day running of the finance function, covering purchase and sales ledger activities, payments, credit control and month-end reporting.

Responsibilities

Process purchase invoices accurately and promptly, ensuring correct coding. Set up new suppliers, bank details and direct debits within agreed timescales. Follow up outstanding supplier credit notes and resolve invoice queries.

Prepare and process supplier payments in line with agreed schedules. Raise accurate sales invoices and manage customer billing. Respond to supplier queries promptly, working with colleagues to resolve issues where needed.

Manage monthly direct debit customer collections and allocate incoming cash against outstanding items. Monitor aged debtors, follow up overdue balances and escalate issues where additional support is required. Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring deadlines are met and balance sheet reconciliations are completed.

Run and maintain the necessary financial reports for month-end and year-end processes.

About You

You’ll have experience in a similar role, with a good understanding of purchase and sales ledger processes, payments, credit control and month-end procedures. You’ll be organised, accurate and comfortable working to deadlines, with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to resolving queries. Get in touch to find out more.

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