Accounts Assistant

Anderson Knight; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Anderson Knight Recruitment is assisting a well-established manufacturing organisation to recruit an Accounts Assistant with a strong focus on accounts payable.

This hybrid role combines office and home working, with scope to support day-to-day accounting and month-end tasks within a busy finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger roles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficient use of Excel and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable across the business.
• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery docs.
• Code and authorise invoices per procedures.
• Assist with supplier payment runs and month-end duties.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Excel

Finance Systems

Attention to Detail

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Anderson Knight Recruitment is delighted to be working on behalf of a well-established and successful organisation within the manufacturing sector to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their busy finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant or Accounts Payable professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and established manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have a strong focus on accounts payable, while also supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day accounting and month-end processes.

This is a hybrid working position, offering a combination of office and home working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the day-to-day accounts payable process across the business
• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation
• Ensuring invoices are correctly coded and authorised in line with company procedures
• Assisting with supplier payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies
• Dealing with supplier queries and resolving invoice and payment issues promptly
• Maintaining accurate supplier accounts and ensuring records are kept up to date
• Assisting with month-end procedures, including reconciliations and accruals
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and ensuring payment deadlines are met
• Liaising with purchasing, operations and other internal departments to resolve queries
• Assisting with general finance administration and day-to-day accounting duties
• Supporting the wider finance team with reporting and ad hoc duties as required

Requirements:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Good understanding of accounts payable processes
• Previous experience handling a high volume of invoices
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Confident communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems would be advantageous
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or similarly fast-paced environment would be beneficial
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider finance team

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to join a well-established and successful manufacturing business
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Excellent long-term career progression prospects
• Varied role with exposure to the wider finance function

This role would suit an experienced Accounts Assistant or Accounts Payable professional looking for their next opportunity within a successful manufacturing business, with the chance to develop their wider finance experience while benefiting from the flexibility of hybrid working.