Junior Accounts Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in Glasgow is seeking a Junior Accounts Assistant to join their collaborative finance team. This role is ideal for someone starting their career in finance, offering hands-on experience in accounts payable and various finance functions. You'll support invoice processing, payment runs, and reconciliations while working in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Some previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the processing of supplier invoices accurately and promptly.
• Assisting with weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Helping reconcile supplier statements and resolving invoice queries.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Numerical Accuracy

Communication

Organisation

Team Player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Are you starting your career in finance and looking to join a fast-moving and supportive environment where you can grow and develop?

We’re looking for a Junior Accounts Assistant to join a friendly and collaborative finance team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a foundation in finance or accounting, looking to take on more responsibility—particularly within accounts payable—and gain hands-on experience across various aspects of the finance function.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting the processing of supplier invoices accurately and promptly
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
• Assisting with weekly and monthly payment runs
• Helping reconcile supplier statements and resolving invoice queries
• Maintaining and updating supplier information
• Assisting the wider finance team with month-end processes and reporting
• Responding to internal and external finance-related queries

What We're Looking For:

• Some previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role (placement or internship experience welcome)
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• A team player with a proactive attitude

This is a great opportunity to kick-start your career in a growing company that values development and progression. You'll gain valuable experience while working with a supportive team in a hybrid setup based in central Glasgow.

Please send your CV to Rosie Hutcheon, or call 0141 468 6396 via the ‘Apply Now’ option to be considered for the role.