Accounts Assistant - AR Focused

Mackie Myers is partnering with a growing and well-established organisation to appoint an Accounts Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative business during an exciting period of growth, supporting a busy finance function and contributing to the continued success of the organisation.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Accounts Assistant supports the day-to-day finance function, with a particular focus on Accounts Receivable, billing and credit control. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you help ensure accurate invoicing, effective debt management and efficient financial processes.

This role offers excellent exposure across the finance function and is ideal for someone looking to continue developing their accounting career while studying towards a professional qualification.

Main Duties
  • Manage customer billing through the organisation's finance and management systems.
  • Perform daily bank reconciliations and allocate customer receipts.
  • Proactively manage credit control activities and monitor aged debt.
  • Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and invoice queries.
  • Escalate complex invoicing issues where appropriate.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve payment and billing queries.
  • Manage specialist billing processes across multiple business units.
  • Maintain fee schedules, pricing information and customer records.
  • Assist with funding claim preparation, submissions and supporting documentation where required.
  • Support month-end activities, ledger maintenance and financial reconciliations.
  • Provide support across the wider finance team, including Accounts Payable cover when required.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and systems.
The Successful Candidate
  • Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Accounts Receivable role.
  • Currently studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or another relevant accounting qualification.
  • Experience using Sage Intacct or a similar ERP/accounting system.
  • Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable, billing and credit control processes.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups and data analysis.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business.
  • Experience working within a multi-site organisation is advantageous.
What's on Offer
  • Salary of £35,000 - £40,000
  • Performance-related bonus
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free onsite parking
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Mackie Myers, we believe diverse teams create stronger businesses. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and supporting inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to ensuring a fair, accessible and inclusive recruitment process.