Account Assistant

Adecco; Beith; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Adecco Beith is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 2-4 week temporary assignment with an immediate start. The role is based in Beith and hours span Monday to Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm and Friday 8:00am-2:30pm, paying £14.36–£15.38 per hour.

You'll join a close-knit finance team handling day-to-day accounts tasks with supervision and the chance to contribute from day one. Ideal candidates will have prior accounts experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage invoicing, reconciliations

Qualifications

• Experience as Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Accounts Administrator.
• Invoicing, reconciliations and ledger activities experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and data accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work independently.
• Proactive, organised and reliable communication.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile customer payments.
• Match daily bank transactions.
• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Raise customer invoices.
• Manage customer accounts and resolve queries.
• Monitor outstanding balances and chase overdue payments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and spreadsheets.
• Support office administration activities.
• Coordinate courier collections and deliveries.
• Liaise with colleagues across departments to support operations.

Skills

Accounts experience

Invoicing

Reconciliations

Ledger management

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Proactive

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant (Temporary) - Immediate Start

Beith
14.36 - 15.38 per hour
2-4 Week Temporary Assignment
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 2:30pm
Immediate Start Available

Looking for your next accounts opportunity?

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant who enjoys taking ownership of your workload and keeping financial processes running smoothly?

We're recruiting on behalf of a successful and established manufacturing business in Beith for an immediately available Accounts Assistant to provide vital support during a busy period.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, thrives in a fast-paced office environment and can confidently manage day-to-day accounts responsibilities with minimal supervision. You'll become a valued part of a close-knit team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function.

Whether you're between permanent positions, finishing a contract or simply looking for an immediate start, this assignment offers the chance to put your skills to use from day one.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Processing and reconciling customer payments
• Matching daily bank transactions
• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Raising customer invoices
• Managing customer accounts and resolving account queries
• Monitoring outstanding balances and chasing overdue payments professionally
• Maintaining accurate financial records and spreadsheets
• Supporting office administration activities
• Coordinating courier collections and deliveries
• Liaising with colleagues across different departments to support business operations

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Accounts Administrator
• Is confident handling invoicing, reconciliations and ledger activities
• Has strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Possesses excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Can prioritise workloads and work independently
• Is proactive, organised and reliable
• Has a professional and confident communication style

Why you'll want this role:

• Immediate start available
• Competitive hourly rate
• Weekly pay
• Early finish every FridayFriendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to take ownership of your work
• Varied role with exposure to both accounts and administration
• Great addition to your CV within an established manufacturing business

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