Accounts Assistant
4 days ago
Glenrothes
Accounts Assistant \n\n • Location: Fife, Scotland\n, • Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary\n, • Salary: DOE\n\n Reed Accountancy are currently working with a growing organisation who are seeking a temporary Accounts Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the finance function by managing day-to-day activities across purchase ledger, sales ledger, and cash management in addition to efficient operations and month-end reporting. \n With the view for this to last an initial 3-months, this position would suit a candidate who is immediately available or holding a short notice. \n Day-to-Day Responsibilities: \n Purchase Ledger: \n\n • Processing supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner\n, • Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes\n, • Maintaining supplier accounts and ensuring statements are reconciled\n, • Preparing and processing supplier payment runs\n, • Responding to queries and maintaining relationships\n\n Sales Ledger: \n\n • Raising sales invoices and credit notes\n, • Ensuring customer accounts are maintained accurately and kept up to date\n, • Monitoring outstanding balances and supporting credit control\n, • Allocating customer receipts and resolving misallocations\n\n Cash & Bank: \n\n • Performing daily cash and bank reconciliations\n, • Monitoring cash movements and posting relevant journals\n, • Assisting with petty cash and expense claims\n\n General Finance: \n\n • Assisting with month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, and ledger reconciliations\n, • Supporting the Financial Controller with ad hoc reporting and analysis\n, • Maintaining accurate and organised financial records\n, • Contributing to process improvements across the finance function\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Experience in an accounting role\n, • Proficiency in financial accounting software\n, • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written\n, • Great attention to detail\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Hybrid working\n, • Flexitime\n, • Opportunities for growth and development\n, • Subsidised gym membership\n