Finance Assistant: Purchase Ledger & Cash — Growth (Glasgow)

Alexander Steele Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Steele Recruitment, Glasgow, is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the purchase ledger and cash management functions in a growing business. You will ensure accurate financial records, assist with month-end activities, and help drive improvements across processes and systems.

The role offers opportunity for development as the team expands and embraces new technology, with a proactive, detail-oriented candidate who enjoys solving problems at the core of financial operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in finance or accounts role, ideally covering purchase ledger and cash management.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• A natural problem-solver who enjoys investigating discrepancies.
• Confident with technology and quick to learn new systems.
• A proactive individual with an interest in process improvement.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience with Lady Lodge would be advantageous, although not essential.

Responsibilities

• Focus on Purchase Ledger and Cash Management to support smooth financial processes.
• Maintain accurate records and support development of the finance department.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation, and new systems implementation.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and supplier reconciliations.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure timely and accurate close.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Cash Management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Technology aptitude

Process improvement

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Lady Lodge

Job description

Alexander Steele Recruitment, Glasgow, is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the purchase ledger and cash management functions in a growing business. You will ensure accurate financial records, assist with month-end activities, and help drive improvements across processes and systems.

The role offers opportunity for development as the team expands and embraces new technology, with a proactive, detail-oriented candidate who enjoys solving problems at the core of financial operations.