Accounts Assistant

Reed; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in East Kilbride is recruiting an Accounts Assistant to support a growing finance team. This varied role covers sales ledger, accounts payable, credit control and payroll support, offering breadth and real responsibility.

You will work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure accurate financial records, strengthen cash flow and help with month‑end processes. The position requires experience in transactional accounts, good Excel skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with

Qualifications

• Experience in a transactional accounts role.
• Payroll processing exposure.
• Strong Excel and accounting software experience.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sales ledger and issue invoices on time.
• Pursue outstanding payments via phone, email and post.
• Monitor customer accounts and prepare aged debtor reports.
• Allocate payments and maintain AR records.
• Support payroll administration and provide payroll cover when needed.
• Assist with month-end close and bank reconciliations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts receivable

Credit control

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Accounts Assistant (X3-1316641) East Kilbride, Scotland

Salary: GBP28000 - GBP30000 per annum

Accounts Assistant
£28,000 - £30,000 annually
East Kilbride
Monday to Thursday, 9:00am - 5:00pm | Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Reed are working with a successful wholesale business in East Kilbride to recruit an Accounts Assistant for their growing finance team

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to join a successful and fast-paced organisation where they can take ownership of key responsibilities and play an important role in the smooth running of the finance function.

This varied position combines accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and payroll support duties, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a broad finance role with plenty of responsibility.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider team, you will be a key contributor to maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening cash flow and supporting payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end sales ledger function, ensuring invoices are raised accurately and issued on time
• Take ownership of credit control activities, professionally pursuing outstanding payments via telephone, email and written correspondence
• Monitor customer accounts and produce aged debtor reports for management review
• Allocate incoming payments and maintain accurate accounts receivable records
• Build strong relationships with customers to resolve account queries and payment disputes efficiently
• Support debt recovery procedures where required and escalates overdue accounts appropriately
• Provide payroll cover during periods of absence, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule
• Assist with payroll administration, employee queries, pensions and related processes
• Process daily cash postings and support bank reconciliations
• Process sales invoices when required, matching PO numbers and GRNs
• Assist with month-end finance activities and reconciliations

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within a transactional accounts role
• Exposure to payroll processing or payroll administration
• Confident and professional communication skills, particularly when managing outstanding debt
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good Excel skills and experience using accounting software packages

If you're an ambitious finance professional looking for a varied and rewarding role within a successful local business, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

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