Accounts Assistant Jobs

If you’re organised, analytical, and enjoy working with numbers, Accounts Assistant jobs offer an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in Scotland’s thriving finance and accounting sector. 

At Stafffinders, we connect skilled professionals and motivated newcomers with reputable employers across Glasgow, Edinburgh, and throughout Scotland, helping you find the ideal role to match your experience and career goals.

Accounts Assistants play an essential part in keeping businesses running smoothly. From managing invoices and processing payments to supporting month-end reporting, they ensure financial operations are accurate, compliant, and efficient. These roles are vital in industries such as professional services, retail, manufacturing, and construction, where strong attention to detail and reliability are key.

What Does an Accounts Assistant Do?

An Accounts Assistant provides crucial financial and administrative support to ensure a company’s accounts are accurate and up to date. Working as part of a finance team, they handle a wide range of day-to-day tasks and contribute to the overall financial health of the business.

Typical responsibilities of an Accounts Assistant include:

• Processing invoices, receipts, and payments accurately.

• Assisting with accounts payable (purchase ledger) and accounts receivable (sales ledger).

• Reconciling bank statements and maintaining accurate financial records.

• Supporting the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.

• Handling expense claims and petty cash.

• Liaising with suppliers, clients, and other departments to resolve queries.

• Assisting with payroll and month-end or year-end processes.

• Ensuring compliance with company procedures and financial regulations.

Accounts Assistants often work closely with Finance Managers, Accountants, and Auditors, providing essential administrative and reporting support across the organisation.

Skills and Qualities for Accounts Assistant Jobs

To succeed as an Accounts Assistant, you’ll need a mix of numerical accuracy, organisation, and communication skills. Employers look for individuals who are detail-oriented, dependable, and eager to learn within a professional finance environment. Key skills and qualities include:

• Strong numeracy and data entry skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software (such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks).

• Organisational and time-management abilities.

• Clear communication and teamwork skills.

• Discretion when handling sensitive financial information.

• Willingness to learn and develop within the finance field.

Previous experience in a finance or administrative role can be beneficial, but many employers offer training for candidates with the right attitude and aptitude for numbers.

Training and Career Progression

Many Accounts Assistant jobs in Scotland offer the chance to gain on-the-job training or professional qualifications through recognised bodies such as AAT, ACCA, or CIMA. These certifications not only enhance your accounting knowledge but also open the door to more senior roles within finance. As you gain experience and qualifications, you could progress into positions such as:

• Accounts Officer or Senior Accounts Assistant

• Assistant Accountant

• Management Accountant

• Finance Analyst

• Finance Manager or Financial Controller

With continued development, Accounts Assistants can also specialise in areas such as payroll, credit control, or bookkeeping, offering excellent long-term career prospects in the finance and business sectors.

Take the next step in your finance career, explore Accounts Assistant jobs in Scotland with Stafffinders today.