Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Location: Milton KeynesSalary: Competitive + Benefits My client is seeking a proactive and commercially minded Assistant Accountant to join there finance team. This is a varied role, with approximately 50% focused on Credit Control and debt recovery and 50% supporting month-end accounting, reporting and financial analysis. Key Responsibilities Credit Control (50%) Proactively chase overdue invoices and recover outstanding debt. Manage aged debt and reduce debtor days. Resolve customer payment queries and disputes. Monitor customer credit limits and account performance. Support bad debt provisions and recovery actions. Accounting and Analysis (50%) Assist with monthly management accounts. Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments. Complete balance sheet reconciliations. Produce financial reports and KPI analysis. Support budgeting, forecasting and year-end audit activities. About You Previous experience in Credit Control ideally seeking to move into a more varied role. Proven track record of collecting overdue debt. Strong Excel and analytical skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. AAT qualified/studying or looking to progress within finance. What We Offer Broad finance role with exposure to both accounting and commercial finance. Opportunity to develop management accounting skills. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Career progression opportunities within a growing business. Butler Rose is committed ..... full job details .....