At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage fee billing, collections, and support finance processes in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a well-established organisation in Aberdeen with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 37 days annual leave, a competitive pension, and professional development support.
- Other info: Flexible 35-hour work week with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience while studying for your accounting qualification in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance roles and studying towards a professional qualification like ACCA or CIMA.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 £ per year.
Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment are working with a well‑established organisation based in Aberdeen to recruit an Assistant Accountant to their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive environment in a varied role with real scope to develop and progress your career. This position would particularly suit someone who is currently studying, or looking to begin studying, towards a professional accounting qualification and is keen to gain hands‑on experience across accounts receivable and wider finance activities.
The Opportunity
Reporting into the Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in managing fee billing, collections, and credit control. Alongside this, you’ll support broader finance processes, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives across the team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparation and issuance of accurate invoices
- Managing direct debit processes and ensuring compliance
- Reconciling accounts, including adjustments and discounts
- Maintaining clear audit trails for all financial transactions
- Proactively managing collections to ensure timely payments
- Handling queries and resolving discrepancies
- Monitoring aged debt and escalating where required
- Producing regular aged debt reporting and analysis
- Supporting cash flow forecasting
- Assisting with month end, reconciliations and audit preparation
- Maintaining accurate records across accounts receivable
Background and Experience
- Experience within a finance role, ideally including credit control or accounts receivable
- Strong attention to detail and good systems skills
- Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships
- Studying towards, or keen to start, a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or CA
Flexibility and Benefits
- 35-hour working week (full time)
- 37 days annual leave
- Competitive pension scheme
- Excellent progression and development opportunities
- Support towards professional qualifications
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
Next Steps
To apply please send a full CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Leah McCrea at Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment.
Assistant Accountant employer: Hutcheon Mearns Ltd
Join a well-established organisation in Aberdeen as an Assistant Accountant, where you will thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment that prioritises your professional growth. With a 35-hour working week, 37 days of annual leave, and a commitment to helping you achieve your accounting qualifications, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful finance activities. Embrace the chance to develop your career in a company that values teamwork and continuous improvement.
