Accounts Assistant

Job Title

Accounts Assistant

Just outside Inverness office-based

Up to £32,000 depending on experience

Permanent & full time

Our client, a well established business, is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance and operations function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a varied, all round accounts role covering procurement, supplier coordination and payroll support.

This role is based full time in an office just outside Inverness. While you will be part of the wider business and work alongside colleagues in the office, you will operate as the sole accounts presence at this location, reporting into a finance function based at another site. This would suit someone who is self‑motivated, organised and comfortable managing their own workload day to day.

• Manage full procurement of goods and services, including plant hire, from approved suppliers
• Work closely with the purchasing team to support operational requirements
• Obtain competitive quotations to ensure cost effective purchasing
• Gain approval for purchases above authorised limits
• Resolve supplier issues relating to quality, service and delivery
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure deadlines are met
• Source and assess alternative goods and services when required
• Enter purchase orders into internal systems at the time of ordering
• Process delivery notes and chase outstanding documentation
• Support weekly payroll and wages, ensuring accurate timesheets, spreadsheets and pension submissions
• Assist with general administrative duties as required
• Respond to day to day business requests in a professional and friendly manner
• Follow Health & Safety guidelines and company policies
• Support with ad‑hoc duties as required

Essential

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and manage workload without close supervision
• Proactive and flexible approach
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Previous experience in procurement, payroll, or administration
• Experience using finance or ERP systems

• Salary:
  Up to £32,000 depending on experience
• Benefits:
  Holiday allowance, pension and training opportunities
• Working pattern:
  Monday Friday, 8 am – 5 pm (1 hour lunch). 40 hours per week
• Career development:
  Ongoing training and development support

• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your role
• Self‑motivated and able to keep yourself on track with minimal supervision
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Professional and reliable with a positive, team‑focused attitude

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