Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant – Simply Solutions

Location: International Operations Centre, Livingston, West Lothian

Role: Office-based

Simply Solutions is growing, and we’re looking for an energetic and highly accurate Ledger Clerk to join our Finance team at our International Operations Centre in Livingston.

This is a busy, fast-paced role within an international facilities management business, so we’re looking for someone who enjoys working at pace, can confidently process high volumes of financial transactions
, and maintains exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

You’ll be working across our finance systems as well as multiple third-party client platforms, so being comfortable with technology, learning different systems and managing competing priorities is essential.

Previous hands-on experience of Xero is a must.

• High-volume processing of purchase and sales ledger transactions
• Processing, coding and matching supplier invoices accurately
• Allocating customer and supplier payments
• Supplier statement and account reconciliations
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving invoice and account discrepancies
• Supporting supplier payment runs
• Maintaining accurate financial records within Xero
• Processing financial information across multiple third-party client portals and platforms
• Liaising with suppliers and internal operational teams to resolve queries
• Supporting month-end processes and financial reporting
• Ensuring all transactions are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines

We’re looking for someone who is energetic, organised and comfortable working in a high-volume environment.

• Previous Xero experience – essential
• Strong purchase and/or sales ledger experience
• Experience processing high volumes of transactions
• An excellent level of accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to work confidently across multiple systems and third-party client platforms
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work to strict daily, weekly and month-end deadlines
• Confidence investigating discrepancies rather than simply processing transactions
• Good Excel and general IT skills
• A positive, proactive approach and willingness to support the wider team

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a busy finance environment
, takes pride in getting the detail right and wants to become part of an ambitious and growing international business.

• International Operations Centre – Livingston, West Lothian
• Xero experience essential
• Office-based