Assistant Accountant
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
My client is seeking a proactive and commercially minded Assistant Accountant to join there finance team. This is a varied role, with approximately 50% focused on Credit Control and debt recovery and 50% supporting month-end accounting, reporting and financial analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Credit Control (50%)
- Proactively chase overdue invoices and recover outstanding debt.
- Manage aged debt and reduce debtor days.
- Resolve customer payment queries and disputes.
- Monitor customer credit limits and account performance.
- Support bad debt provisions and recovery actions.
Accounting & Analysis (50%)
- Assist with monthly management accounts.
- Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
- Produce financial reports and KPI analysis.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and year-end audit activities.
About You
- Previous experience in Credit Control ideally seeking to move into a more varied role.
- Proven track record of collecting overdue debt.
- Strong Excel and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- AAT qualified/studying or looking to progress within finance.
What We Offer
- Broad finance role with exposure to both accounting and commercial finance.
- Opportunity to develop management accounting skills.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Assistant Accountant in Milton Keynes employer: Butler Rose Careers
Join a leading Top 10 accountancy firm in Norwich, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises professional growth and development. With a diverse client portfolio and a supportive team environment, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your audit skills while taking ownership of assignments and building valuable client relationships. Enjoy competitive salaries and a commitment to employee well-being, making this an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
