Accounts Assistant

  • Location
    Livingston, West Lothian
  • Category
    Accountancy - Accounts Assistant
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Salary
    £ 25000 - £ 27000 / Year
  • OrganizationType
    Office

Job Title: Accounts Assistant


About Our Client:


Our client, a well-respected player in their industry is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their busy Finance team based in Livingston. The company are enjoying a really exciting growth period at the moment due to new contracts being signed off which will an Accounts Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the finance function with the day to day finance upkeep. You will work closely with the Finance Manager within a busy team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, as well as provide support with other financial tasks.


Benefits & Perks:



  • Competitive annual salary up to £27k

  • Full-time permanent position

  • Free on-site parking

  • 5% employer pension contribution (higher than the standard 3%)

  • Stunning office environment for maximum comfort and productivity

  • Opportunity for skill development and professional growth

  • Employer-funded nights out to celebrate your successes

  • Occasional office free lunches to show appreciation for your hard work


Key Responsibilities:


Purchase invoicing - From the internal ticketing system, identify and process Purchase invoices in a timely manner and accurately into the in-house processing system (Lightyear).



Sales Invoicing - Using the in-house system, run daily sales invoicing and profit reports, review data and report to senior management.


Generate sales invoices from the profit report in XERO accounting software, process and send to customers.


Update and reconcile consolidated customers daily reports



Banking and Cash Generation


Assign daily sales to invoice through finance system


Assist finance manager in daily bank reconciliation and month end banking reports



Month end


Reconcile customer portal reports


Month end customer consolidation reports


Construction Industry Scheme statement generation and issue to suppliers



Adhoc duties as required



Skills and Qualifications:



  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work accurately and calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines

  • Excellent relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders

  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office suites, especially Excel

  • Experience with accounting software such as Xero and Lightyear is advantageous.


If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for finance, this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving company. In return, our client offers a competitive salary, a vibrant work environment, and a chance to grow your career.

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