Remote Assistant Accountant — Fast-Paced Finance

Brenntag Group; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 28,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global distributor of chemicals is seeking an Assistant Accountant based in Essex to support day-to-day financial operations. Responsibilities include processing purchase invoices and performing daily bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate will hold a minimum AAT qualification and possess intermediate Excel skills. This position provides an excellent opportunity for career advancement within a collaborative finance team focused on accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum AAT qualification is essential for the role.
• Intermediate Excel skills including lookups and pivot tables.
• Strong IT literacy, particularly with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bank statements for accurate allocations.
• Process purchase invoices using Mfour/SAP.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Support customer and supplier rebate calculations.

Skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Strong IT literacy

Excellent attention to detail

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Minimum AAT qualification

GCSE/O-Level in Maths and English

Tools

Mfour/SAP

Concur

Job description

A leading global distributor of chemicals is seeking an Assistant Accountant based in Essex to support day-to-day financial operations. Responsibilities include processing purchase invoices and performing daily bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate will hold a minimum AAT qualification and possess intermediate Excel skills. This position provides an excellent opportunity for career advancement within a collaborative finance team focused on accuracy and efficiency.