Accounts Assistant - Office-Based in Construction Finance

Pertemps; Irvine; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £30,000

Permanent, full-time office-based role

Opportunities for skills development

Job summary

Pertemps in Ayrshire is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the busy finance team in Prestwick. You will support day-to-day financial operations and ensure accuracy across the accounts function in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include processing purchase invoices, maintaining ledgers, bank reconciliations, and assisting with month-end procedures. 2+ years' ledger experience and proficiency in Excel and Sage are preferred.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' purchase ledger experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience using Sage accounting packages or similar accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase ledger invoices.
• Maintaining and reconciling the sales ledger.
• Assisting with general ledger postings and reconciliations.
• Processing daily banking transactions and bank reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end finance procedures.
• Liaising with suppliers and customers to resolve account queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting duties as required.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Excel

Word & Outlook

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Sage accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Pertemps in Ayrshire is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the busy finance team in Prestwick. You will support day-to-day financial operations and ensure accuracy across the accounts function in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include processing purchase invoices, maintaining ledgers, bank reconciliations, and assisting with month-end procedures. 2+ years' ledger experience and proficiency in Excel and Sage are preferred.