Accounts Assistant (Temp to Perm) - Detail-Oriented

Contract Scotland; Cambusbarron; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an organised Accounts Assistant to join the finance team on a temporary basis in Stirling. The role involves handling purchase invoices, supplier accounts, and day-to-day bookkeeping to support the month-end processes.

You should have experience in accounts, good numerical skills, and strong attention to detail, with the ability to work to deadlines. The assignment lasts 3–6 months with potential for permanent appointment for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts or finance role.
• Organised and able to work to deadlines.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and manage supplier accounts.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare month-end accruals and support month-end procedures.
• Process sales invoices and maintain customer records.
• Reconcile customer accounts and monitor receivables.
• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Respond to customer and supplier queries.
• Provide general accounts administration and support the wider finance team.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Tools

Excel

Job description

Contract Scotland is seeking an organised Accounts Assistant to join the finance team on a temporary basis in Stirling. The role involves handling purchase invoices, supplier accounts, and day-to-day bookkeeping to support the month-end processes.

You should have experience in accounts, good numerical skills, and strong attention to detail, with the ability to work to deadlines. The assignment lasts 3–6 months with potential for permanent appointment for the right candidate.