Accounts Assistant

Search Consultancy LTD; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

4% pension

Cycle to Work

On-site parking

Study support (AAT/ACCA)

Progression opportunities

Relaxed environment

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD in Cumbernauld is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a manufacturing business. The role focuses on transactional finance, assisting with month-end processes and accruals/prepayments, and supporting the finance team.

You will work closely with qualified accountants and have the opportunity to develop accounting experience. The ideal candidate has an HNC or AAT qualification (or is studying towards) and benefits from development support while contributing to month-end

Qualifications

• Experience in transactional finance and month-end processes.
• Understanding of accruals and prepayments.
• Familiar with Dynamics 365 within a finance function.

Responsibilities

• Support sales ledger and purchase ledger functions.
• Process approximately 20–30 orders per day.
• Assist with month-end accounting processes.
• Prepare and post accruals and prepayments.
• Support balance sheet and account reconciliations.
• Process invoices and maintain financial records.
• Collaborate with Financial Accountant, Manufacturing Accountant and Finance team.
• Assist in preparation of financial information and reporting.
• Ensure high accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Transactional finance

Month end processes

Accruals & prepayments

Attention to detail

Education

HNC

AAT

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Cumbernauld

£30,000 to £35,000

Permanent | Full Time | Office Based

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a well established manufacturing business in Cumbernauld. This is a great role for someone who already has a good grounding in transactional finance and is looking to develop their accounting experience further. You will work closely with qualified accountants and gain exposure to month end processes, including accruals and prepayments.

The business is open to candidates who are HNC qualified, AAT qualified or currently studying towards an accounting qualification. There is also support available for continued professional development, including AAT and ACCA.

Benefits

• Salary of £30,000 to £35,000
• 25 days annual leave
• 4% pension contribution
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On site parking
• Support towards professional development and accounting qualifications
• Opportunity to work alongside qualified accountants and broaden month end experience
• Relaxed and supportive working environment
• Genuine opportunity for progression within the Finance team

The Role

• Supporting the sales ledger and purchase ledger functions
• Processing approximately 20 to 30 orders per day
• Assisting with month end accounting processes
• Preparing and posting accruals and prepayments
• Supporting balance sheet and account reconciliations
• Processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records
• Working closely with the Financial Accountant, Manufacturing Accountant and wider Finance team
• Supporting the preparation of financial information and reporting
• Ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Using Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Providing additional support across the Finance function when required

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
• Good understanding of accruals and prepayments
• Experience across purchase ledger and sales ledger
• Strong attention to detail
• Good work ethic and willingness to take ownership of workload
• Someone keen to learn, develop and progress within finance
• HNC, AAT or similar accounting qualification would be beneficial
• Comfortable working within a busy finance environment
• Previous experience with Dynamics 365 would be advantageous

Working Hours

• Full time and office based in Cumbernauld
• Approximately 36.5 hours per week
• Flexible working hours, with options around 9am to 5pm or 8am to 4pm
• 40 minute lunch break
• The business offers a flexible and accommodating approach around family commitments where possible

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