Assistant Accountant – AR - VR/31771

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A global energy services organization based in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a temporary position lasting 6-9 months. The successful candidate will handle invoice preparation and credit control while supporting a busy finance team. Key duties include preparing client invoices, ensuring timely payments, and verifying purchase orders. Applicants should possess relevant experience in accounting and strong organizational skills. This role offers an opportunity to contribute effectively in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts receivable and credit control.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue client invoices accurately with supporting documentation.
• Meet invoicing deadlines each month.
• Monitor outstanding payments and communicate with clients.
• Verify purchase orders for accurate reporting.
• Assist Finance Team with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Invoice preparation

Credit control

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Accounting software proficiency

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Join a well-established, global energy services organisation as an Assistant Accountant on a 6-9 month temporary basis. This role would suit someone with previous experience with invoice preparation and credit control, looking to offer support to a busy team whilst ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Preparing and issuing client invoices accurately, ensuring all supporting documentation is attached.
• Ensuring all invoicing deadlines within the month are met.
• Maintaining effective credit control practices, monitoring outstanding payments and liaising with clients to resolve overdue balances.
• Reviewing and verifying purchase orders and coding to ensure accuracy in reporting.
• Supporting the Finance Team with other ad hoc duties as required.

Applicants to this role require:

• Previous experience within a similar role, undertaking accounts receivable and credit control duties.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organisational skills, ensuring attention to detail is maintained.
• Proficiency in using accounting softwares and ERP systems.