Accounts Assistant

Pertemps are currently working with a growing company based in Glasgow city centre who are looking to add to their finance team with the appointment of an Accounts Assistant. The company are offering a fantastic package including a 2 week close down at Xmas and study support. On top of that the offices are in a prime location and are stunning. You will report to the Financial Controller and be responsible for the financial management of several operating sites, purchase ledger and ad hoc projects. This role would be ideally suited to someone who is keen to study towards their professional qualifications as you will gain excellent exposure in all round accounts. Salary is up to £28k depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Overall day to day financial management of several of the operating sites
• Purchase ledger – seeking approval and allocating supplier invoices using Sage Paperless
• Ensuring supplier statements are reconciled
• Investigating and closing supplier invoice queries
• Preparing month end payment run
• Allocating and clearing Sage bank feeds then reconciling month end bank balances
• Reconciling and booking turnover data from our Sitelink property management system into Sage
• Supporting the monthly close and the preparation of monthly accounts and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring that all reports are ready before deadlines
• Assisting with preparation of VAT returns
• Working on ad hoc projects, including site cost analysis

The Ideal Candidate:

o Previous experience in a busy Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant position
o Attention to detail and strong numerical and analytical skills
o Familiarity with Sage 50 would be an advantage
o Experience assisting with month end close

On offer is the opportunity to work with an ambitious and growing Glasgow based business with a hunger for further acquisitions. There is a salary of up to £28,000, study support and an excellent benefits package.

To find out more please contact Linda Currie
Pertemps acts as both an employment business and an employment agency