Accounts Assistant

Your new company

Our client is a successful and growing organisation based on the outskirts of Glasgow. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their established finance team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive business that genuinely invests in its people and offers strong long-term development opportunities. The hours of work are Monday-Friday 8am-4pm with flexibility around start and finish times. The role is office-based. Due to the location of the role, it is advisable (but not essential) that applicants have access to their own transport.

Your new role

Reporting to the Accountant, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, primarily specialising in sales ledger & accounts receivable, ensuring invoices and ledger records are processed accurately and efficiently.Your key responsibilities will include:

• Processing customer invoices
• Maintaining and reconciling the sales ledger
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies
• Responding to customer and internal queries
• Supporting month-end close activities
• Providing wider finance and administrative support as required

What you'll need to succeed

You will ideally have previous experience within sales ledger, accounts receivable or credit control and be confident working within a busy finance environment.You will also have:

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Confident communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative finance team

What you'll get in return

In addition to a competitive salary, the organisation offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• 29 days' annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Internal training and development programmes
• Benefits package
• Genuine opportunities for longer-term career development

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Linda Brownlee at Hays for a confidential discussion about your career.

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