Accounts Assistant (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)
£29,000 - £31,000 per annum (pro rata)
Paisley
09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday (Full-Time, Office-Based)
Reed Accountancy is working with a multi-national market leader in Paisley to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant on a 6-month fixed term contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful business and play a key role within the finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for a broad range of purchase ledger activities, while also providing support across sales ledger and credit control functions.
The main responsibilities of this role are:
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Processing high volumes of purchase invoices, matching PO numbers and GRNs
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Managing company expenses, ensuring correct allocation and completing credit card reconciliations
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Performing supplier reconciliations and reviewing supplier statements
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Assisting in the organisation and execution of payment runs
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Supporting the Financial Controller with month-end activities
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Overseeing the AP inbox and resolving supplier and payment queries
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Processing sales invoices and maintaining accurate customer account records
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Assisting with credit control activities, including chasing overdue payments and monitoring aged debt
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Handling customer account queries and supporting the resolution of invoice disputes
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Providing general transactional finance support as required
To succeed in this role, you will need:
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Proven experience within a transactional finance role such as Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk or Sales Ledger Clerk
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Experience of sales ledger and credit control duties would be advantageous
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Working knowledge of accounting software packages
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Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
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A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities
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Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders
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Strong organisational and time management skills
What's on offer?
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Competitive salary of £29,000 - £31,000 per annum (pro rata)
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A 6-month fixed term contract with a global market-leading organisation
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Supportive and collaborative working environment
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Opportunity to broaden your experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control activities
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional looking to join a successful international business and make an immediate impact.
To apply, please submit your CV here.
Good luck!
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