Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential in Glasgow is seeking an Accounts Assistant on a 6-month temporary contract. The role is part-time (25 hours/week) with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days at home). You will handle bookkeeping tasks, invoicing, direct debits, and reconciliations to support the finance team.

The ideal candidate will have accounts experience, strong attention to detail, and good Excel skills. The position offers a pro rata salary of £28,000.

Qualifications

• Experience with bookkeeping and accounting tasks such as invoicing and reconciliations.
• Good IT skills with emphasis on Excel.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Strong numeracy, time management, and prioritisation.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Raising sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Checking and processing purchase invoices.
• Managing monthly direct debits and setting up new customers.
• Completing invoicing reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Preparing reports within deadlines and supporting the finance team.
• Escalating issues to the Senior Accounts Assistant or Finance Manager as appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Time management

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

Tools

Sage

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Glasgow
Salary: £28,000 pro rata
Contract: Temporary - initially 6 months
Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home

Pertemps are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team based in Glasgow on an initial 6-month temporary contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual with accounts experience who is looking for a part-time role offering hybrid working.

You will be responsible for a range of bookkeeping and accounting duties, including sales and purchase invoicing, direct debit processing and reconciliations, while supporting the wider finance team to ensure the smooth running of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Raising sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Checking and processing purchase invoices.
• Managing monthly direct debits, including setting up new customers.
• Completing invoicing reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Preparing and completing reports within required deadlines.
• Escalating any issues to the Senior Accounts Assistant or Finance Manager as appropriate.
• Supporting colleagues across the finance team to ensure departmental targets are achieved.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard.

Skills required

• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience using Sage would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong numeracy and time management skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

• A salary of £28,000 pro rata.
• An initial 6-month temporary contract.
• Part-time hours of 25 per week, Monday to Friday.
• Hybrid working, with 3 days in the Glasgow office and 2 days working from home.
• The opportunity to join a collaborative finance team and develop your accounts experience.