Accounts Assistant – AR & Credit Control

About the role

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a specialist engineering business in Milton Keynes. The role focuses on accounts receivable and credit control, supporting the finance and commercial teams with accurate data and month‑end activities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the credit control function across customer accounts.
• Process sales updates, generate and distribute customer invoices and credit notes.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Handle customer and internal queries, ensuring unpaid invoice issues are escalated and resolved.
• Support month‑end close, including journal entries, balance‑sheet reconciliations and ad‑hoc analysis.
• Maintain accounts receivable activity such as recharge invoices, invoice collection and cashbook reconciliation.
• Implement and uphold internal controls to meet company financial standards.
• Assist auditors by providing required information and checking for discrepancies.

Required profile

• Accounting or Finance degree (or equivalent qualification).
• Approximately two years of finance experience after university.
• Motivation to develop towards a Qualified Accountant.
• Ability to work accurately with numbers and meet deadlines.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £30‑35k per year.
• Hybrid working arrangement after an initial on‑site period.
• Opportunity for professional development within a reputable recruitment firm.