Finance Assistant

Connect Appointments; Broxburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Broxburn is seeking a Finance Assistant to manage key financial processes, including accounts payable and receivable, general data entry, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience in finance roles, and proficiency in Excel, with a focus on supporting the finance team to ensure accurate and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years in a finance or accounts assistant role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience in recycling, manufacturing, or industrial sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable, process invoices, and maintain sales ledger.
• Conduct daily bank reconciliations and financial administration tasks.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and support budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Tools

SAGE

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Location: Broxburn
Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Working Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Start Date: Immediately available
Contract: Temporary to permanent

Working as a Finance Assistant, your key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Accounts Payable: Input supplier invoices and process purchase orders - matching them to delivery notes. Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Accounts Receivable: Support sales invoicing and credit control, ensuring timely collection of payments and maintaining accurate sales ledger records.
• Banking & Reconciliation: Carry out daily bank reconciliations and general data entry tasks, including monitoring cash flow, outstanding payments, and debtor balances.
• Financial Administration: Prepare and process petty cash records, staff expense claims, and weekly payment runs. Maintain and update purchase and sales ledgers with accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Reporting & Compliance: Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, and prepayments. Including the preparation and submission of VAT returns and basic payroll reporting, and maintaining the fixed asset register and calculate depreciation schedules as required.
• Audit & Year-End: Assist with year-end audit preparations and liaise with external auditors.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial reporting as required.
• Team Support: Handle incoming finance-related queries and correspondence professionally. Provide day-to-day support to the Assistant Accountant and wider finance team as needed.

To be successful in this finance role, you will have previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role - with a minimum of 1 to 2 years. Combined with the following skills and traits:

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with accounting software SAGE is advantageous
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Experience within the recycling, manufacturing, or industrial sector is desirable but not essential

Interested? Apply now by submitting your CV, or give us a call on 01506 449 944 to learn more.