Assistant Management Accountant

Job Description

Assistant Management Accountant/Finance Executive – Full Time (Permanent)

Salary: 30k dependant on experience

About Us

Distology is a leading specialist Cyber Security Distributor, dedicated to bringing innovative and disruptive security solutions to the market. Our team of experts works closely with vendors and partners to deliver cutting-edge security technologies that protect IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments.

Overview

We are seeking a driven and detail-focused Finance Executive to join our dynamic finance team in a fast-growing cybersecurity company. This is a key role in our finance function, responsible for overseeing accounts receivable and payable operations, managing client and supplier relationships, and ensuring accurate, timely financial processes. The ideal candidate will have a solid finance background and a passion for streamlining workflows and delivering excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

Job Requirements

Entry Requirements

• AAT-qualified, part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA), or working toward it
• 3+ years in a finance role, ideally within a dynamic or small team
• Strong Excel and financial systems experience
• Keen to learn and grow in a generalist finance role
• Minimum GCSE grade C/4 in Maths and English
• Experience using accounting software (e.g. Sage, or similar) is highly desirable
  
  

Skills Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Confident in problem-solving and process improvement
• Comfortable using digital tools and systems to streamline workflows
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounts receivable and accounts payable processes
• Manage customer account lifecycles: onboarding, billing, credit control, and dispute resolution
• Assist with monthly management accounts whilst maintaining the accuracy of financial records, including processing and reconciling invoices and expenses.
• Lead credit control efforts by proactively chasing outstanding payments and managing aged debt
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers, acting as the primary point of contact for account queries
• Supervise and improve sales order and invoicing processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Provide insightful reports and analysis related to customer accounts and revenue streams
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support system upgrades and automation initiatives
  
  

Job Benefits

• We value our people above everything, so the following really speaks to that:
• 25 days holiday increasing for tenure, with the ability to buy/sell allowance.
• Birthday off
• Health & wellbeing investment
• Free breakfast every day
• Learning & development opportunities
• Quarterly company values awards & travel incentives
• Service awards for tenure every year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteering days
• Team socials