Accounts Assistant - 6 Month FTC

Salary: GBP
29000 - GBP
31000 per hour

Accounts Assistant (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)

09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday (Full-Time, Office-Based)

Reed Accountancy is working with a multi-national market leader in Paisley to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant on a 6-month fixed term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful business and play a key role within the finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for a broad range of purchase ledger activities, while also providing support across sales ledger and credit control functions.

The main responsibilities of this role are:

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices, matching PO numbers and GRNs
• Managing company expenses, ensuring correct allocation and completing credit card reconciliations
• Performing supplier reconciliations and reviewing supplier statements
• Assisting in the organisation and execution of payment runs
• Supporting the Financial Controller with month-end activities
• Overseeing the AP inbox and resolving supplier and payment queries
• Processing sales invoices and maintaining accurate customer account records
• Assisting with credit control activities, including chasing overdue payments and monitoring aged debt
• Handling customer account queries and supporting the resolution of invoice disputes
• Providing general transactional finance support as required

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience within a transactional finance role such as Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk or Sales Ledger Clerk
• Experience of sales ledger and credit control duties would be advantageous
• Working knowledge of accounting software packages
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders
• Strong organisational and time management skills

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary of £29,000 - £31,000 per annum (pro rata)
• A 6-month fixed term contract with a global market-leading organisation
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to broaden your experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control activities

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional looking to join a successful international business and make an immediate impact.

Good luck!