Accounts Assistant - VR/30962

Status: Permanent
Location: Aberdeen
Rate: Dependant on Experiance

Permanent, full-time opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a supportive finance team within an award-winning business. The ideal candidate will have a basic accounting knowledge, and a desire to grow their finance skills. This role requires an individual with good communication skills and strong attention to detail.

   

Working closely with the Accountant and operational staff, this role is a brilliant opportunity to gain exposure to several different areas within finance.

            

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Accurately processing purchase invoices, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
  • Conducting monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
  • Managing supplier payment runs on a monthly and ad-hoc basis as needed.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring prompt resolution of queries.
  • Assisting the Accountant in managing financial matters.
  • Performing bank reconciliations for multiple accounts using system-based tools.
  • Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts.
  • Maintaining the sales ledger, including some credit control responsibilities.
  • Assisting with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns.
  • Assisting with year-end processes and audit queries.
  • Other ad-hoc duties as required.

          

Applicants to this role require

  • Commitment to learning and building a career in finance.
  • Experience or an understanding of finance department operations.
  • Ability to work full-time in an office setting.
  • Organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, both internal and external.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Familiarity with Xero or similar cloud-based accounting software is beneficial but not essential.

          

What’s in it for me?

  • Opportunity to grow your skills, learning from an experienced team.
  • The chance to build up strong experience in several different areas of accounting.
  • Centrally-based office, with parking available.

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