Accounts Payable & Finance Support — Glasgow

Sumitomo Electric Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer contribution pension

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Group in Glasgow is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations. You will process invoices, reconcile accounts, assist with VAT returns, and provide administrative support to the Finance team.

With a focus on accuracy and efficient reporting, you will liaise with budget holders and auditors, help improve financial processes, and contribute to the growth of the Scottish operations, including the Nigg project and UK electrical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance roles, specifically accounts payable.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle etc.).
• Experience in a Japanese company is desirable.
• Experience in manufacturing environment desirable.
• Strong collaboration with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier invoices through approval workflow and check accuracy.
• Track outstanding invoices and follow up for timely approvals.
• Prepare and process customer invoices and credit notes.
• Monitor outstanding payments and assist credit control.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate weekly supplier payment runs and prepare payment proposals.
• Setup new suppliers in accounting system.
• Collate data for auditors and tax consultants.
• Support VAT returns and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Right to work in UK

Education

AAT qualification desirable

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Group in Glasgow is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations. You will process invoices, reconcile accounts, assist with VAT returns, and provide administrative support to the Finance team.

With a focus on accuracy and efficient reporting, you will liaise with budget holders and auditors, help improve financial processes, and contribute to the growth of the Scottish operations, including the Nigg project and UK electrical infrastructure.