Accounts Assistant
On-site · Blantyre, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join the Central Finance Team. Responsible for managing and administering purchase and sales ledgers across multiple entities, including bank reconciliations, processing payments, and preparing VAT returns to ensure regulatory compliance. Supports month-end processes, collaboratively works with management accountants, and liaises with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure invoices are raised promptly and payments processed efficiently. Key duties span purchase and sales ledgers, banking reconciliations, VAT compliance, month-end reporting support, and effective communication with suppliers, customers, and auditors. The role sits within the Finance Team, which provides services across all group companies, including budgets, monthly management accounts, payroll, treasury, and tax compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in an accounts payable, accounts receivable, or similar finance role
- Experience managing purchase and/or sales ledgers
- Familiarity with VAT regulations and financial processes
- Experience of working within a multi-entity environment is advantageous
- Experience with Sage Intacct would be an advantage although not essential
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
- Professional and reliable approach
- Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs
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