£30,000 – £35,000 Basic + Benefits
Glasgow City Centre
We’re working with a growing online retail business to recruit an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant into a hands-on finance role supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a busy and evolving organisation.
This is a varied position suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership of their workload, maintaining high levels of accuracy and looking for practical ways to improve processes and efficiency.
The Role
- Processing and verifying supplier invoices and managing accounts payable
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving payment queries
- Recording and reconciling income across multiple revenue streams and payment methods
- Completing bank reconciliations and identifying discrepancies
- Supporting preparation of financial reports and management information
- Assisting with month-end processes and preparation of financial statements
- Supporting payroll administration and maintaining accurate payroll records
- Liaising with suppliers, internal teams and external accountants as required
- Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring appropriate controls are followed
- Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, efficiency and accuracy
- Supporting wider finance and commercial projects as required
What We’re Looking For
We’re interested in speaking with experienced accounts professionals who can demonstrate:
- Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Senior Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or similar finance role
- Strong accounts payable, reconciliation and transactional finance experience
- Confidence working independently and managing competing priorities
- Good commercial awareness and strong attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Strong IT capability and confidence working with accounting and financial systems
- A proactive approach to process improvement and operational efficiency
- An open-minded approach to adopting new technology, including the appropriate use of AI tools to improve productivity and working practices
Experience within ecommerce, online retail or another fast-moving commercial environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
The Opportunity
This is a great opportunity to join a growing business where the successful candidate will have genuine ownership of their role and the opportunity to contribute ideas around how finance processes and working practices can be improved.
Package includes:
- £30,000 – £35,000 basic salary depending on experience
- Gym membership
- 28 days holiday including public holidays
- Company pension
Hours & Location
- Monday to Friday
- 9:00am – 5:30pm
- Glasgow City Centre
- 100% office-based
The client is looking to appoint as soon as possible.
CVs in the first instance to: Tony Hamilton - Managing Director - Hamilton Hunter
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have previous experience working as an Accounts Assistant, Senior Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or in a similar hands-on finance role?
- Do you have practical experience of accounts payable, supplier reconciliations and bank/income reconciliations?
- Are you comfortable working from the Glasgow City Centre office five days per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm?
- The salary for this position is £30,000–£35,000 basic depending on experience. Does this meet your salary expectations?
- Are you authorised to work in the United Kingdom without requiring current or future sponsorship?
Work Location: In person
