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Assistant Accountant
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent Temporary
Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Reports to: Financial Controller
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Location: Alfreton, North Derbyshire
Salary: Dependant on Experience
AMLR is proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected engineering company in their search for a dedicated Assistant Accountant. With over 60 years of industry experience, the business operates from a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in North Derbyshire, delivering innovative, bespoke engineering solutions backed by cutting-edge technology and deep sector expertise. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values reliability, precision, and continuous improvement.
Job Overview
As an Assistant Accountant, you will report directly to the Financial Controller and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance operations. This temp-to-perm position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is looking to build their career within a forward-thinking organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Accounts Receivable / Credit Control
* Raise and reconcile AR invoices and credit notes; upload and allocate them accurately on customer portals
* Monitor customer debt, ensuring timely collection and resolution of invoice queries
* Reconcile customer accounts and assignments
* Provide accurate, timely reporting on cash collections and outstanding debts
* Liaise with the Customer Accounts team to ensure customer returns are correctly recorded
* Accounts Payable
* Oversee the transactional team to ensure timely and accurate processing of AP invoices
* Resolve supplier invoice queries promptly
* Reconcile the AP ledger monthly and ensure completeness of liabilities
* Assist in month-end close processes, ensuring ledgers reconcile to the balance sheet
General Support & Projects
* Assist with ad-hoc finance projects and analysis as required
* Support the Management Accountant and provide cover during absences
Skills & Attributes
* Previous experience in credit control
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Team player with a flexible, proactive attitude
* Able to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Confident working independently as well as collaboratively
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience in a credit control role (experience with factoring services preferred)
* Background in accounts payable processes is highly desirable
* Strong working knowledge of ERP systems
* Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPointBefore You Apply
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