Finance Assistant

Denholm Associates; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing retail organisation in Glasgow is seeking a Finance Assistant to support their finance team. In this role, you'll manage invoicing, accounts receivable, and ensure efficient financial operations across multiple markets. The ideal candidate has strong skills in Excel, experience within a finance department, and is detail-oriented. This position offers flexible working options and a competitive benefits package including health insurance and pension.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Pension

Flexible working options

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Solid experience with Excel or Google Sheets (formulas, data organisation, analysis).
• Experience in an accountancy or finance department.
• Excellent organisational skills and time management.
• Comfortable working independently or in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager and ensure the smooth running of financial operations.
• Handle invoicing, accounts receivable, and month-end/year-end duties.
• Maintain strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Excel or Google Sheets

Numerical accuracy

Organizational skills

Integrity and professionalism

Accounting software systems

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

Does the idea of working with a fast-growing company on a mission to support local communities sound like your kind of role? We’re working with an ambitious organisation in the retail sector with international presence, and they’re looking for a talented Finance Assistant to join their team to support the continued growth of the business. If you enjoy working with numbers, thrive on structure, and want to grow your finance career, this could be the perfect next step.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager and help ensure the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations across multiple international markets.
• Invoicing, accounts receivable, month-end, year-end duties.
• Maintain strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

To be considered, you’ll need

• Solid experience with Excel or Google Sheets (formulas, data organisation, analysis).
• Experience of working within an accountancy or finance department.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and time management.
• Integrity and professionalism when handling sensitive data.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a remote team.
• Confident in using accounting software systems; Xero experience would be advantageous.
• Multi-currency experience would be an advantage but not essential.

You are

• Detail-focused and efficient.
• A self-starter who takes initiative.
• Keen to learn and grow within a supportive environment.
• Prepared to work in a remote team setting.

The good stuff

• Competitive benefits package including Health Insurance and pension.
• Flexible working options.
• Exposure to international finance operations.
• Great opportunities for growth and development.

How to apply

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