AP/AR Assistant Accountant - Maternity Cover FTC

Cooper Parry; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency in Scotland is looking for an AP/AR Assistant Accountant to manage accounts payable and receivable for their client. The role is a full-time, maternity cover position lasting 13 months, with a hybrid working model. Key responsibilities include daily bookkeeping, credit control, and supporting compliance with UK GAAP. The ideal candidate should possess excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills. An experience with Sage is beneficial but not essential. This opportunity offers a supportive environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme

33 days annual leave

Free parking

Excellent working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as an AP/AR Assistant Accountant.
• Proactive self-starter with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator capable of liaising with suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable across three entities.
• Perform daily bookkeeping and ledger reconciliations.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with UK GAAP.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Sage

Job description

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment (Formerly Hutcheon Mearns) is delighted to be supporting our Private Equity backed client to recruit an AP/AR Assistant Accountant. This is a full time, maternity cover position and should last for an initial period of 13 months. The role will be based in Ellon, with hybrid working on offer.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in managing accounts payable and receivable across three entities. Key responsibilities include:

• Daily bookkeeping and ledger reconciliations
• Managing AP/AR processes and credit control (including customer debt chasing)
• Supporting audits and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and internal policies
• Liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal teams
• Assisting with cash flow forecasting

Background and Experience

The successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter with experience in a similar role. You will have strong attention to detail and be a confident communicator. Experience with Sage would be beneficial but is not essential.

Flexibility and Benefits

• 37.5 hour working week - 8am-4:30pm (Mon-Thu), 8am-2pm (Fri)
• Hybrid working - Monday & Friday from home; Tuesday-Thursday in the Ellon office
• Pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave
• Free parking
• Excellent working environment

Next steps?

Are you immediately available or available at short notice and keen to support the finance team of a growing business? Get in touch for more information!

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 on [e-mail]. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.