Accounts Assistant

Summary: The Accounts Assistant role involves supporting financial operations by maintaining accurate records, processing transactions, and assisting with financial reporting. The position requires a detail-oriented individual with a solid understanding of accounting principles and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The successful candidate will contribute to various finance-related tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and payroll processing. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team in a finance support capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices and employee expense claims in line with company procedures.
• Support accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Prepare and process bank payments; record incoming receipts.
• Perform reconciliations of bank statements and internal company accounts.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain accurate records across spreadsheets, ledgers, and finance systems.
• Support the preparation of financial reports.
• Respond to internal and external finance queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with payroll processing and other ad hoc finance duties as required.
• File and organise financial documents, ensuring compliance with audit and company standards.

Key Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a finance or accounting support role.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general office software.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing workload in a fast-paced environment.

Salary (Rate): £32,000 yearly

City: South Lanarkshire

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance