Accounts Assistant

Adecco UK; Dunbar; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a motivated Accounts Assistant to support finance operations, focusing on bank reconciliations and credit control. Candidates should possess relevant experience, proficiency in accounting software, and solid organisational skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, annual leave, and options for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

21 days annual leave

Health cashback plan

Pension scheme

One day per week remote work

Supportive team culture

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role is required.
• Familiarity with financial software and Excel is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and manage multiple accounts.
• Process customer invoices, allocate payments, and resolve queries.
• Handle purchase orders and ensure proper authorisation.

Skills

Proven experience in finance or accounts role

Understanding of transactional finance processes

Proficiency in accounting software

Strong attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Full Time

Location: Pentcaitland, East Lothian (12 miles southeast of Edinburgh)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Department: Commercial Finance

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000, dependent on experience

Join a Growing Finance Team We're looking for a motivated and detail-driven Accounts Assistant to support our client's commercial finance operations. This is a dynamic, hands‑on role with a strong emphasis on transactional finance and credit control. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy working with numbers, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Bank Reconciliation: Perform daily and monthly reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Sales Ledger: Process customer invoices, allocate payments, and resolve queries efficiently.
• Purchase Ledger: Match, batch, and code supplier invoices; prepare timely payment runs.
• Credit Control: Monitor aged debt, follow up on outstanding payments, and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Purchase Orders: Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring proper authorisation and invoice matching.
• Invoicing: Generate accurate sales invoices aligned with contractual terms.
• Commercial Finance Support: Assist with reporting, margin analysis, and broader finance initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a similar finance or accounts role.
• Solid understanding of transactional finance processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with the wider team.

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 21 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, increasing by one day per year of service.
• Health cashback plan.
• Pension scheme.
• Option to work one day per week from home.
• Supportive team culture.
• Opportunities for growth within a developing commercial finance function.

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