Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Reports to: Financial Controller

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Location: Alfreton, North Derbyshire

Salary: Dependant on Experience

AMLR is proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected engineering company in their search for a dedicated Assistant Accountant. With over 60 years of industry experience, the business operates from a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in North Derbyshire, delivering innovative, bespoke engineering solutions backed by cutting-edge technology and deep sector expertise. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values reliability, precision, and continuous improvement.

Job Overview

As an Assistant Accountant, you will report directly to the Financial Controller and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance operations. This temp-to-perm position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is looking to build their career within a forward-thinking organisation.

Key Responsibilities

* Accounts Receivable / Credit Control

* Raise and reconcile AR invoices and credit notes; upload and allocate them accurately on customer portals

* Monitor customer debt, ensuring timely collection and resolution of invoice queries

* Reconcile customer accounts and assignments

* Provide accurate, timely reporting on cash collections and outstanding debts

* Liaise with the Customer Accounts team to ensure customer returns are correctly recorded

* Accounts Payable

* Oversee the transactional team to ensure timely and accurate processing of AP invoices

* Resolve supplier invoice queries promptly

* Reconcile the AP ledger monthly and ensure completeness of liabilities

* Assist in month-end close processes, ensuring ledgers reconcile to the balance sheet

General Support & Projects

* Assist with ad-hoc finance projects and analysis as required

* Support the Management Accountant and provide cover during absences

Skills & Attributes

* Previous experience in credit control

* Strong attention to detail and accuracy

* Team player with a flexible, proactive attitude

* Able to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Confident working independently as well as collaboratively

* Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Qualifications & Experience

* Proven experience in a credit control role (experience with factoring services preferred)

* Background in accounts payable processes is highly desirable

* Strong working knowledge of ERP systems

* Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint