Accounts Assistant

Eden Scott; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support a growing business in Scotland. This full-time role involves customer account reconciliations, management accounts preparation, and resolving supplier queries. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and previous experience in a similar position. The role offers competitive salary and hybrid working conditions, along with development opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role required.
• Confident communication skills are essential.
• Familiarity with finance systems necessary.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• IT literate and comfortable working with finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct customer account reconciliations and manage cash receipts.
• Prepare management accounts and support audits.
• Process VAT returns and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage supplier invoices and customer queries.
• Processes supplier invoices and resolves supplier queries.
• Maintains and updates customer and supplier databases.

Skills

Driven and motivated

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Tools

Finance software

Job description

This range is provided by Eden Scott. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Eden Scott

Business Manager - Accountancy & Finance @ Eden Scott | Hiring the best Finance talent for the top industries across Scotland!

Eden Scott Accountancy & Finance Division are delighted to be supporting a growing business in West Lothian as they seek an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their growing team.

Reporting into the Finance Manager, this is a varied role where you’ll be exposed to the wider finance team, with key duties including:

• Customer account reconciliations, cash receipts, and bank reconciliations
• Maintaining accounts receivable ageing reports and resolving customer queries
• Assisting with management accounts preparation, journal postings, and audit support
• Preparing VAT returns and balance sheet reconciliations
• Processing supplier invoices and resolving supplier queries
• Maintaining and updating customer and supplier databases

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Driven and motivated
• Experienced in a similar role
• Strong in analytical skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• IT literate and comfortable working with finance systems

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious business, where you’ll play a key role in their continued growth. With a competitive salary alongside hybrid working and excellent benefits, this is an opportunity that will truly provide strong development and growth opportunities.

For a confidential discussion or to apply for the role, please send your CV to Emma O'Connor at Eden Scott.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Manufacturing