Job Description
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 at Leah.McCrea@CooperParry.com. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.