Accounts Administrator

Reed; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to perm

Job summary

Reed is seeking an Accounts Administrator for a temporary to permanent role based near Glasgow. The position supports both accounts and general administration within a growing construction business.

Key duties include processing supplier invoices, matching to POs, reconciling statements and assisting with payment runs, with Sage experience being highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Administration or Purchase Ledger.
• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience using Sage would be highly advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Reconcile supplier statements and keep accounts up to date.
• Assist with payment runs and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Maintain purchase ledger records accurately.

Skills

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Sage

Communication skills

Tools

Sage

Job description

Accounts Administrator (X3-1312511) Easterhouse, Scotland

Salary: GBP16.48 - GBP16.48 per hour

Accounts Administrator (Temp to Perm)

Location: Queenslie Industrial Estate, Glasgow
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday
Salary: £30k

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and growing construction business based in Queenslie Industrial Estate. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced and proactive Accounts Administrator on a temporary to permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and supportive team where no two days are the same.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied workload and is happy to support both the accounts and administration functions of the business. As is often the case within the construction sector, the successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of back-office duties and will become a key part of the day-to-day operation of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Reconciling supplier statements and ensuring accounts are kept up to date.
• Assisting with payment runs and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Ensuring all purchase ledger records are maintained accurately.

Accounts Administration

• Raising and processing purchase orders for operational and site requirements.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end activities.
• Entering financial data onto Sage and internal systems.
• Assisting with credit control and sales ledger administration as required.
• Supporting the finance team with reporting and document management.
• Filing, scanning and maintaining electronic and hard copy records.

General Administration

• Providing administrative support to management and operational teams.
• Handling incoming telephone calls and email enquiries.
• Managing office correspondence and distributing information internally.
• Assisting with document control and construction project administration.
• Updating spreadsheets, databases and company records.
• Coordinating office supplies and general office administration tasks.
• Supporting various departments with ad hoc administrative duties as required.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within an Accounts Administration or Purchase Ledger role.
• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using Sage would be highly advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience within the construction, engineering or related sector would be beneficial but is not essential.
• A flexible and hands‑on approach with a willingness to support the wider business.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to secure a permanent position following an initial temporary period.
• Varied and interesting role within a growing construction business.

If you are an experienced Accounts Administrator looking for a varied role where you can utilise both your finance and office administration skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Accounts Administrator (X3-1312511) Easterhouse, Scotland

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