Assistant Accountant

Company: Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment
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Location: Westhill
Job Description:

Job Description

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Temporary Assistant Accountant

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Westhill | Immediate Start | Temporary Contract

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We are currently supporting a fast-paced, growing business in Westhill that requires an experienced and hands-on Assistant Accountant to provide immediate temporary support for an initial period of 3-4 months.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and can quickly become part of a busy team.

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The Opportunity

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Reporting into the finance function, you will take ownership of a range of practical month-end and day-to-day accounting activities across multiple entities. The role will suit someone who is organised, adaptable and comfortable managing a varied workload in a high-change environment.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Month-end sales invoicing, including proforma invoicing across multiple legal entities
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  • Bank reconciliations across global operations
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  • Weekly posting and matching of bank data journals
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  • Processing credit notes and sales invoice adjustments
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  • Accounts Payable support, including payment runs and managing the AP inbox
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  • Daily cash allocation activities
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  • Processing employee expenses via the web-based expenses system
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  • Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc finance and accounting tasks as required
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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

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  • Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance position
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  • Strong understanding of month-end accounting processes
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  • Experience with bank reconciliations, sales invoicing and accounts payable
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  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
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  • The ability to work independently and hit the ground running
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  • A flexible and proactive approach in a fast-moving environment
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  • Availability to start at short notice or immediately
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What's on Offer?

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  • Immediate start opportunity
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  • Varied and hands-on finance role
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  • Supportive team environment
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  • Competitive hourly rate
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  • Opportunity to gain experience within a dynamic international business
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Interested?

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If you're an experienced finance professional available immediately and looking for your next temporary assignment, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply now or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.

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Posted: October 15th, 2026