Accounts Assistant

Sumitomo Electric Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer contribution pension

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Group in Glasgow is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations. You will process invoices, reconcile accounts, assist with VAT returns, and provide administrative support to the Finance team.

With a focus on accuracy and efficient reporting, you will liaise with budget holders and auditors, help improve financial processes, and contribute to the growth of the Scottish operations, including the Nigg project and UK electrical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance roles, specifically accounts payable.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle etc.).
• Experience in a Japanese company is desirable.
• Experience in manufacturing environment desirable.
• Strong collaboration with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier invoices through approval workflow and check accuracy.
• Track outstanding invoices and follow up for timely approvals.
• Prepare and process customer invoices and credit notes.
• Monitor outstanding payments and assist credit control.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate weekly supplier payment runs and prepare payment proposals.
• Setup new suppliers in accounting system.
• Collate data for auditors and tax consultants.
• Support VAT returns and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Right to work in UK

Education

AAT qualification desirable

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle

Job description

Location: Glasgow

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Finance Manager

Role Purpose

We are seeking a motivated, organised, and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the finance department. The successful candidate will assist with maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices, reconciling accounts, managing payments, and providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the accounts function.

With the business continuing to expand, there is significant scope to develop your skills, take on greater responsibility and progress your career while making a meaningful contribution to the company’s continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier invoices submitted through the company’s invoice approval workflow. Review invoices for accuracy, completeness, correct coding, and supporting documentation before or during the approval process, as applicable.
• Track outstanding supplier invoices and follow up with relevant budget holders or approvers to ensure timely approval.
• Prepare and process customer invoices and credit notes.
• Monitor outstanding customer payments and assist with credit control.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Prepare and coordinate weekly supplier payment runs in accordance with agreed payment terms and company payment schedules.
• Prepare payment proposals for review and authorisation in line with company procedures and approval limits.
• Process supplier bank payments as part of the regular payment run, ensuring payment details and amounts are accurate and in line with approved payment schedules.
• Set up new suppliers and vendors within the accounting system, ensuring all required information and supporting documentation are obtained and accurately recorded.
• Collating data for auditors, external tax consultants and grant authorities.
• Assist with VAT returns and other financial reporting requirements, where applicable.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and internal controls.
• Any ad hoc tasks to support the Head of Finance and Finance Manager. Provide general finance support to the Finance team.

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• Previous experience working in a Finance role, particularly dealing with Accounts Payable. AAT qualification desirable.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle or similar.
• Experience working in a Japanese company desirable.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment desirable.
• Ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must have right to work in UK.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Attractive employer contribution pension scheme.
• An exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a key role in supporting its continued success and growth.

About Our Project In Port Of Nigg, Highland

Sumitomo Electric is one of the leading global manufacturers of state-of-the-art high-end electricity transmission cables, up to and including 525kV HVDC(High Voltage Direct Current) cable.

The new factory at Nigg, with investment value announced by the Scottish Government of £350M, will make a significant contribution towards realisation of the UK Net Zero Target by contributing to critical electricity transmission infrastructure to connect and deliver renewable energy, including offshore wind, to UK consumers and beyond.

In addition, the factory will create more than 150 highly skilled jobs in the Scottish Highlands, with maximum utilisation of the local supply chain for production of cables and construction of transmission cable systems.

In a significant boost for the UK green energy supply chain, Sumitomo Electric has commenced construction of its state-of-the-art subsea transmission cable factory in the Scottish Highlands.

The factory will supply critical elements for the reinforcement of the UK electricity transmission grid and for connecting renewable energy production facilities to the grid.

About Sumitomo Electric Group

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 290,000 employees working at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support people’s daily lives and industries in five business segments: automotive, infocommunications, electronics, environment & energy, and industrial materials.

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric, please visit https://sumitomoelectric.com, https://sumitomoelectric.com/company/office_group_companies/sumitomo-electric-uk-power-cables-ltd and our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/SumitomoElectric/). Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-uk-power-cables/