Assistant Management Accountant

Distology; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity distributor in Stockport seeks a Finance Executive to join their dynamic team. The role involves managing financial processes such as accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely reporting and relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will have a finance background and be keen to streamline workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday increasing for tenure

Birthday off

Health & wellbeing investment

Free breakfast every day

Learning & development opportunities

Quarterly company values awards

Service awards for tenure

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteering days

Team socials

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a finance role, ideally in a small team.
• Keen to learn and grow in a generalist finance role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Lead credit control efforts by proactively chasing outstanding payments.
• Prepare journals, accruals, and prepayments.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication

Numerical accuracy

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Education

AAT-qualified or part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA)

Minimum GCSE grade C/4 in Maths and English

Tools

Accounting software (e.g. Sage)

Excel

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant/Finance Executive

Full Time (Permanent)
Salary: 30k dependant on experience

About Us
Distology is a leading specialist Cyber Security Distributor, dedicated to bringing innovative and disruptive security solutions to the market. Our team of experts works closely with vendors and partners to deliver cutting-edge security technologies that protect IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments.

Overview
We are seeking a driven and detail-focused Finance Executive to join our dynamic finance team in a fast-growing cybersecurity company. This is a key role in our finance function, responsible for overseeing accounts receivable and payable operations, managing client and supplier relationships, and ensuring accurate, timely financial processes. The ideal candidate will have a solid finance background and a passion for streamlining workflows and delivering excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

Entry Requirements

• AAT-qualified, part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA), or working toward it
• 3+ years in a finance role, ideally within a dynamic or small team
• Strong Excel and financial systems experience
• Keen to learn and grow in a generalist finance role
• Minimum GCSE grade C/4 in Maths and English
• Experience using accounting software (e.g. Sage, or similar) is highly desirable

Skills Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Confident in problem-solving and process improvement
• Comfortable using digital tools and systems to streamline workflows

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounts receivable and accounts payable processes
• Manage customer account lifecycles: onboarding, billing, credit control, and dispute resolution
• Assist with monthly management accounts whilst maintaining the accuracy of financial records, including processing and reconciling invoices and expenses.
• Lead credit control efforts by proactively chasing outstanding payments and managing aged debt
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers, acting as the primary point of contact for account queries
• Supervise and improve sales order and invoicing processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Provide insightful reports and analysis related to customer accounts and revenue streams
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support system upgrades and automation initiatives

Job Benefits

We value our people above everything, so the following really speaks to that:

25 days holiday increasing for tenure, with the ability to buy/sell allowance.

Birthday off

Health & wellbeing investment

Free breakfast every day

Learning & development opportunities

Quarterly company values awards & travel incentives

Service awards for tenure every year

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteering days

Team socials