Finance Assistant Hybrid

Finance Assistant Hybrid
Coatbridge
14.79 - 16.76 per hour

Immediate start 39 hours per week Early finish on Friday

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a varied role where you can take ownership of your workload and become a key part of a busy finance team?

I am recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join an established and growing business based in Coatbridge. This is a hands-on role covering sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control and wider finance administration, offering plenty of variety and responsibility.
You will work closely with colleagues across multiple offices and report directly to the Accounts Manager.

What's on offer
Hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home following probation
5% employer pension contribution
Salary sacrifice scheme
Early finish every Friday at 4pm
Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5pm
Friday, 8.30am to 4pm
39 hour working week
Opportunity to join a growing business supporting major infrastructure projects across the UK

What you'll be doing
Processing and entering timesheet data, ensuring hours are recorded accurately.
Using Excel spreadsheets to input, update and check financial information.
Processing supplier invoices and ensuring they are coded correctly.
Raising invoices for customers and intercompany transactions.
Matching timesheets and Excel data to invoices.
Carrying out high volumes of data entry with strong attention to detail.
Supporting day to day purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
Checking invoices for accuracy and identifying any errors.
Extracting information from internal systems and transferring data into Excel.
Processing reverse charge VAT and supporting CIS requirements.
Assisting with credit control and following up on outstanding payments.
Completing regular and repetitive administrative and finance tasks.
Supporting basic reconciliations and month end activities.
Liaising with colleagues to check timesheets, invoices and missing information.
Keeping financial records accurate and up to date.
Ensuring invoices, timesheets and data are processed within deadlines.

What we're looking for
You will be confident working independently, comfortable taking ownership of your workload and able to manage competing deadlines. This role would suit someone who is proactive, down to earth and happy to get stuck in while working as part of a wider team.

Ideally, you will have:
Previous experience in a similar role
Experience working in high volume fast paced environment
Strong Excel skills, ideally including PivotTables
An understanding of VAT, with CIS experience beneficial
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
A proactive approach and confidence managing your own workload

The initial training and probation period will be office based for approximately three to six months, giving you the opportunity to fully understand the systems, processes and wider business before moving to hybrid working.

If you are looking for a varied Accounts Assistant role where you can hit the ground running, take ownership of your workload and become a trusted member of the finance team, I would be keen to speak with you.

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