Job Description
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.
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Responsibilities:
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- 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.
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About You:
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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.
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Get in touch to find out more.
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Assistant Accountant in Aberdeen employer: FT Recruitment Group
Join a dynamic and innovative global engineering firm in Aberdeen, where your role as a Financial Accountant will not only enhance your professional skills but also contribute to impactful projects. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, employee development, and a supportive work culture, this company offers excellent growth opportunities and the chance to work closely with Project Managers to drive financial performance. Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance while being part of a team that values your insights and contributions.
