Finance Head-Jobs in United States

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

• 28,000 to 32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

your key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• 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. Including 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.

you will have previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role - with a minimum of 1 to 2 years. Combined with the following skills and traits:

• 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

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

CALIV