Accounts Assistant

Adecco; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Accounts Assistant in East Lothian, offering a salary between £30,000 and £32,000 based on experience. Responsibilities include managing bank reconciliations, processing invoices, and maintaining positive customer relationships. The role provides opportunities for growth and includes benefits like annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

21 days annual leave

Health cashback plan

Pension scheme

Option to work from home one day a week

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar finance or accounts role.
• Solid understanding of transactional finance processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Process customer invoices and resolve queries.
• Match and code supplier invoices.

Skills

Finance experience

Understanding of transactional finance

Proficiency in accounting software

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Accounts Assistant - Full Time

Location: Pentcaitland, East Lothian

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

Department: Commercial Finance

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

What you'll do

• 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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