Accounts Assistant

Adecco; Scotland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join the finance team in Dundee. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' experience in an accounting role and possess strong organisational skills. Responsibilities include processing invoices and handling international payments. This position offers a salary of £28,000 - £30,000 per annum and various company benefits including pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Death in Service Benefit - 6x annual gross salary

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar accounting role.
• Proactive, 'can-do' attitude with team spirit.
• Methodical approach with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Post daily cash receipts and issue sales invoices.
• Reconcile sales ledger and general ledger monthly.
• Process purchase invoices with accurate coding and VAT treatment.
• Ensure timely supplier payments and manage BACS.
• Handle expense claims and agent commission payments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP/CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Role: Accounts Assistant

Location: Dundee

Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for precision and teamwork? We are a leading name in textile innovation, and are looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join our dynamic finance team at our Dundee headquarters.

As an Accounts Assistant, you'll play a key role in our busy finance department, supporting all areas of the business. You'll be responsible for a variety of tasks—from processing invoices and reconciling accounts to handling international payments and responding to customer queries. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love ticking off a well-organised to-do list, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Post daily cash receipts and issue sales invoices
• Reconcile sales ledger and general ledger monthly
• Process purchase invoices with accurate coding and VAT treatment
• Ensure timely supplier payments and manage BACS (including international)
• Reconcile bank, cash, and credit card transactions
• Handle expense claims and agent commission payments
• Respond to finance-related queries via email and phone
• Assist with month-end reporting and general filing

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar accounting role
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A proactive, "can-do" attitude and team spirit
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with ERP/CRM systems
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach

What You'll Get

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Death in Service Benefit - 6x annual gross salary
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunities for training and development

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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