Temp Accounts Assistant - City Centre

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for an immediate, impactful temporary role right in the heart of Glasgow City Centre? Our renowned client is seeking a diligent and proactive finance professional to join their team for an immediate start. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a temporary position where your skills will be highly valued from day one, offering an excellent chance to contribute to a thriving environment.

What you will get in your new role

• Competitive hourly pay rate of £14.35 per hour.
• Flexible working arrangements: Full-time or Part-time options available, with a minimum of 20 hours per week for part-time and 37.5 hours for full-time.
• Consistent weekday hours: Monday to Friday, between 9am to 5:30pm.
• Ongoing temporary assignment, with potential for long-term for right candidate.

Responsibilities in your new role as Temp Accounts Assistant

As a Temporary Accounts Assistant, you will be instrumental in maintaining financial accuracy and efficiency. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices, meticulously matching them to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Managing supplier statement reconciliations to resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintaining supplier accounts and handling all related queries.
• Supporting weekly and monthly payment runs, including BACS processing.
• Posting sales invoices, credit notes, and customer payments.
• Reconciling daily banking, card payments, and cash receipts.
• Investigating and resolving unallocated or missing payments.
• Monitoring aged balances and ensuring accurate coding, adhering to internal approval processes and audit requirements.
• Assisting with crucial month-end close activities.
• Supporting reporting on variances and costs.
• Undertaking ad hoc finance tasks and projects as needed.

Your personality, experience and qualifications

We are seeking a candidate with previous experience in an accounts or finance assistant role, demonstrating proven expertise in reconciliations and ledger maintenance. Your background should include experience with invoice processing and supplier query management, coupled with a solid understanding of finance processes and controls. You will possess strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a busy environment. We welcome applications from individuals seeking both part-time and full-time hours.