On-Site Assistant Accountant – Hybrid, Growth Role

Distinct | B Corp; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Growth opportunities within PE-backed,

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Distinct | B Corp in Abingdon and Cheltenham is hiring an experienced Assistant Accountant for a hybrid role, reporting to the Group Head of Finance. You will manage day-to-day finance for the site as the on-site finance person within a growing, PE-backed group.

Responsibilities include AP, AR, payroll liaison, month-end, cashflow forecasting, and collaboration with external advisors and the site MD. This is a hands-on role with scope to develop as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, capable of working independently and proactively.
• Able to manage multiple priorities with good time management.
• Strong reconciliation and financial data accuracy focus.
• Experience with SME or multi-site finance environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Owning day-to-day finance operations for the site.
• Processing accounts payable and managing payments.
• Handling accounts receivable, invoicing and credit control.
• Completing bank reconciliations and other GL reconciliations.
• Processing payroll and liaising with external provider as needed.
• Running month-end; accruals, prepayments and journal postings.
• Monitoring and forecasting cashflow needs.
• Supporting internal reporting to the Group Head of Finance.
• Assisting external advisors with information requests.
• Partnering with the site MD on day-to-day finance support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

Excel

Job description

Distinct | B Corp in Abingdon and Cheltenham is hiring an experienced Assistant Accountant for a hybrid role, reporting to the Group Head of Finance. You will manage day-to-day finance for the site as the on-site finance person within a growing, PE-backed group.

Responsibilities include AP, AR, payroll liaison, month-end, cashflow forecasting, and collaboration with external advisors and the site MD. This is a hands-on role with scope to develop as the business grows.