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We are working with a well-established organisation seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a small, hands-on finance function based in Milton Keynes. This is a rare opportunity to step into a broad, end-to-end finance role where you will work closely with the Head of Finance and take genuine ownership of day-to-day financial operations. The position would suit someone who enjoys responsibility, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants exposure beyond transactional accounting. Alongside core duties, the role will play a key part in an upcoming ERP migration, offering valuable systems and project exposure.
Job Responsibility:
Full ownership of the sales ledger and credit control, ensuring aged debt is minimised and customer queries are resolved within agreed SLAs
Daily cash posting and bank reconciliations, including investigation of unidentified receipts and short-term cash position monitoring
Management of the purchase ledger, including supplier invoice processing, expenses, statement reconciliations, and intercompany balances
Preparation of monthly BACS payment runs and support with foreign currency transactions, including maintaining a rolling three month currency forecast
Support with month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, intercompany recharges, balance sheet reconciliations, and cost versus budget analysis
Assistance with VAT returns and maintenance of robust audit trails for HMRC compliance
Budget support, variance analysis, and forecasting assistance across multiple cost areas
Providing flexible cover across the finance function to ensure operational continuity
Requirements:
At least 3 years experience in a broad finance role covering both AP and AR
Hands on exposure to month end processes and balance sheet reconciliations
Experience assisting with VAT returns
Comfortable working in a small or lean finance team
Strong Excel skills, high attention to detail, and excellent organisational ability
Confident communicating with non-finance stakeholders
Nice to have:
AAT Level 3 or 4, part-qualified, or qualified by experience
Experience using Sage 1000 or a similar ERP system
Exposure to system implementations or migrations
Experience with foreign currency and intercompany accounting