Finance Assistant

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join a client in Bathgate on a temporary to permanent basis. The successful candidate will handle accounts payable and receivable, assist with financial reporting, and support budgeting and reconciliation tasks. Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in finance, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Salary ranges from £28,000 to £32,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in a finance or accounts assistant role.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Input supplier invoices and process purchase orders.
• Support sales invoicing and credit control.
• Carry out daily bank reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

SAGE accounting software

Job description

Overview

We're seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join our Bathgate-based client, on a temporary to permanent contract.

What’s on offer

£28,000 to £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Responsibilities

• 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. Include 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in a finance or accounts assistant role.
• 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.

How to apply

Interested? Apply now by submitting your CV, or give us a call on (phone number removed) to learn more.