On-Site Assistant Accountant – PE-Backed Growth Group

Distinct | B Corp; Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Distinct | B Corp, a private equity-backed manufacturing group, is expanding its central finance function and seeks an experienced Assistant Accountant to run day-to-day finance for the on-site site. You’ll sit within the broader group finance team, reporting to the Group Head of Finance and working closely with the site's Managing Director.

A strong opportunity for someone proactive to build their career in a growing acquisitive group with real scope to grow within the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role in SME/multi-site environments.
• Strong reconciliation skills and high attention to detail.
• Hands-on, proactive, and able to work independently, with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day finance operations for the site.
• Process accounts payable and manage payments.
• Handle accounts receivable, invoicing and credit control.
• Perform bank reconciliations and other GL reconciliations.
• Process payroll with external provider when needed.
• Run month-end activities: accruals, prepayments and journals.
• Monitor and forecast cashflow needs.
• Support internal reporting to Group Head of Finance.
• Assist external auditors and tax advisors with information requests.
• Collaborate with the site MD on day-to-day finance support and wider group projects.

Skills

Hands-on

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

Job description

Distinct | B Corp, a private equity-backed manufacturing group, is expanding its central finance function and seeks an experienced Assistant Accountant to run day-to-day finance for the on-site site. You’ll sit within the broader group finance team, reporting to the Group Head of Finance and working closely with the site's Managing Director.

A strong opportunity for someone proactive to build their career in a growing acquisitive group with real scope to grow within the business.