Finance Assistant

Pertemps; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Finance / Accounts Payable Assistant in Glasgow. This role involves processing invoices and supporting the accounts payable team. Candidates should have experience in finance, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. The position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming supplier invoices and manage payment runs.
• Maintain and update supplier master files.
• Prepare weekly and monthly accounts payable reports.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Strong organisational skills

High attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Finance / Accounts Payable Assistant – Glasgow (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £25,500

We have an excellent opportunity for a confident and enthusiastic individual to join our Accounts Payable team based in Glasgow. Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will work as part of a dynamic team to support the day-to-day operations of the wider business.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in Accounts Payable but my client is also open to candidates who have a great attitude towards learning and are at the start of their career journey. You will need excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Time management is key, particularly in supporting daily operations and month-end reporting deadlines.

We offer a hybrid working model, with a mix of office and home working, flexible options subject to line manager approval, and a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in finance within a supportive and professional team, in a great Glasgow location with flexible hybrid working options.

I look forward to receiving your application. Pertemps acts as both an employment business and an employment agency.

Key Responsibilities

• Process incoming supplier invoices and manage supplier payment runs, including uploading payments to banking portals
• Maintain and update supplier master files, create new suppliers, and reconcile supplier accounts
• Support the creation of purchase order requisitions for the finance team
• Provide day-to-day support to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring excellent service
• Assist with invoice queries and ensure direct debit accounts are up to date
• Monitor accounts payable inbox and manage your portfolio of supplier accounts
• Support cash book activities, including posting supplier payments (multi-currency), daily bank reconciliations, and timely investigation of reconciling items
• Assist with audit requests and other ad hoc finance duties and reporting
• Prepare weekly and monthly accounts payable reports

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel