Accounts Administrator

Search Consultancy LTD; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Friendly, supportive team

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking an Accounts & Admin Assistant in Cambuslang to support the finance function and daily office operations. The role offers a varied mix of accounting and administration duties within a growing business.

You will report to the Accounts and Office Manager and handle invoices, supplier queries, payroll support, and filing, while maintaining certification records and supporting a busy team.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts and administration roles, ideally within an SME
• Experience processing purchase and sales ledger invoices
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales ledger invoices
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Liaise with suppliers regarding payments and account issues
• Support month-end processes including payroll administration
• Assist with subcontractor accounts and cost ledger processes
• Provide day-to-day administrative support across the business
• Manage emails, calls and customer/supplier enquiries
• Maintain filing systems for project documentation and drawings
• Maintain employee certification records and renewals

Skills

Accounts & Administration experience

Accounting software

Excel

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexible attitude

Tools

Sage

Job description

Accounts & Admin Assistant

Cambuslang

28,000 - 30,000

Hours: Full Time, 36.5 hours per week
Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Friday: 8.30am to 3.30pm

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact?
We’re recruiting on behalf of a growing business that is looking to appoint an Accounts & Admin Assistant to support both the finance function and the day to day running of the office.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that is continuing to grow, with exciting expansion plans already in place. Working closely with the Accounts and Office Manager, you’ll play a key role across the business, taking ownership of a broad range of finance and administration duties.
If you enjoy variety, thrive in a busy environment and want to be part of a friendly, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

Reporting to the Accounts and Office Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase and sales ledger invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies
• Liaising with suppliers regarding payment queries and account issues
• Supporting month end processes including payroll administration
• Assisting with subcontractor accounts and cost ledger processes
• Providing day to day administrative support across the business
• Managing emails, telephone calls and customer and supplier enquiries
• Maintaining organised filing systems for project documentation and drawings
• Maintaining employee certification records and coordinating renewals and training to ensure site personnel hold valid qualifications
• Registering and monitoring customer defects
• Liaising with Facilities Management clients and providing general administrative support

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and enjoys being part of a small, supportive team.

To be successful in this role you’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in an accounts and administration role, ideally within an SME
• Experience processing purchase and sales ledger invoices
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication skills and a positive team focused approach
• A flexible attitude and willingness to support different areas of the business
• Experience using Sage or similar accounting software
• Strong IT skills including Excel and Microsoft Office

What’s on Offer

• Full time, permanent position
• Early finish every Friday
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful business
• A varied role with exposure to both finance and office administration
• A friendly and supportive team where your contribution will be valued
• The chance to develop your skills as the business continues to grow

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.