Accounts Assistant

Lusona Consultancy; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lusona Consultancy is seeking a capable Temporary Accounts Assistant to cover a short-term assignment in Glenrothes. The role supports a busy finance team with purchase ledger, invoicing and general financial admin, using Sage Line 50 to process transactions.

Working Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, you’ll hit the ground running, processing invoices, posting cash, and assisting the Management Accountant until the assignment ends in 6–8 weeks. This is office-based, in a small team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
• Strong working knowledge of Sage Line 50
• Experience with purchase ledger and invoice processing
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A proactive and flexible approach
• The ability to work effectively as part of a small team

Responsibilities

• Processing and matching invoices against GRNs
• Processing invoices and transactions using Sage Line 50
• Posting cash and income receipts
• Processing journals and supporting the Management Accountant
• Maintaining accurate filing and financial records
• Assisting with credit control, including chasing outstanding payments by phone and email
• Providing general accounts and administration support to the finance team

Skills

Accounts experience

Attention to detail

Proactive

Teamwork

Tools

Sage Line 50

Job description

Temporary Accounts Assistant (6–8 weeks) - Glenrothes

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, office based

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to provide temporary cover for approximately 6–8 weeks, supporting a busy and friendly finance team based in Glenrothes.

This is a hands-on general accounts role, working alongside a small finance team and providing support across purchase ledger, cash posting, credit control and general finance administration.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing and matching invoices against GRNs
• Processing invoices and transactions using Sage Line 50
• Posting cash and income receipts
• Processing journals and supporting the Management Accountant
• Maintaining accurate filing and financial records
• Assisting with credit control, including chasing outstanding payments by phone and email
• Providing general accounts and administration support to the finance team

About You

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and is confident working across general accounts administration.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
• Strong working knowledge of Sage Line 50
• Experience with purchase ledger and invoice processing
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A proactive and flexible approach
• The ability to work effectively as part of a small team

This is an excellent short-term opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a short-term assignment in a friendly, office-based environment.