Accounts Assistant

Search; Inverkeithing; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the finance department in Inverkeithing. The role includes processing invoices, maintaining records, and ensuring efficient financial operations. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role and proficiency in Excel. This is a full-time, temporary position with a contract length of 3 months and potential to extend.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discount

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Ability to handle large volumes of invoices.
• Confident in chasing payments and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounts Department with day-to-day financial operations.
• Process Sales and Purchase Ledgers.
• Produce sales invoices and assist with financial reporting.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Invoice processing

Communication skills

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Responsible in supporting the Accounts Department in maintaining an efficient, organised & accurate finance function for the business. Assisting with day to day financial operations.

Key Finance Responsibilities

• Sales & Purchase Ledger processing
• Produce Sales Invoices from time sheets
• Following & using Accounts Systems
• Processing Purchase Invoices/Credit Notes, from receipt to payment by BACS
• Bank/financial account Reconciliation
• Producing statements, remittance advice
• Maintenance of petty cash book, Petty cash
• Banking receipts
• Processing engineer\'s overtime & expenses
• Updating & maintaining spreadsheets
• Preparation of accounts & reports
• Credit Control
• Processing Management expenses
• General admin duties
• Adhere to Quality Procedures as per the Quality system in place
• On a continual basis ensure documented procedures for all tasks are produced/updated on the department

Personal attributes

• Must be able to deal with large volumes of invoices.
• Must be competent with Excel.
• Must have a minimum of 3 year\'s experience in similar role.
• Must have experience of using accounting software.
• Must be confident chasing internal and external stakeholders for payment and paperwork.

Contract details

Initially a 3 month contract with potential to extend.

Office based position (onsite), This is not a sponsored role, to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in the UK and be currently based in the UK

Hours

Hours of work are Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

Job Types

Full-time, Temporary

Contract length: 3 months

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Life insurance

Experience

• Accounts Assistant: 3 years (required)

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