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Job Title: Accounts Assistant
About the Opportunity:Are you looking for an exciting role where you can thrive in a dynamic and growing environment? Our client, a highly respected leader in their industry, is seeking a motivated Accounts Assistant to join their bustling Finance team in Livingston. With the business experiencing a period of rapid expansion thanks to newly signed contracts, this is the perfect time to join and make a real impact.
As an Accounts Assistant, you'll be a vital part of the finance function, working closely with the Finance Manager and a collaborative team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, accurate financial reporting, and support with various financial tasks.
What's in It for You?
- Competitive Salary: Earn up to £30k per year.
- Full-Time Permanent Role: Stability with room for growth.
- Top-Tier Benefits:
- Free on-site parking.
- A generous 5% employer pension contribution (above the standard).
- Modern, comfortable office space designed for productivity.
- Employer-funded social events and team outings to celebrate success.
- Free breakfast and occasional complimentary lunches to show appreciation for your efforts.
- Career Growth: Opportunities to develop new skills and grow professionally in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Purchase Invoicing: Process high volume of purchase invoices accurately and promptly using the internal ticketing and processing system (Lightyear).
- Sales Invoicing:
- Run daily sales invoicing and profit reports, review data, and provide insights to senior management.
- Generate and issue sales invoices using Xero accounting software.
- Update and reconcile daily consolidated customer reports.
- Banking & Cash Management:
- Assign daily sales to invoices in the finance system.
- Support the Finance Director with daily bank reconciliations and month-end reports.
- Month-End Duties:
- Reconcile customer portal reports.
- Prepare customer consolidation reports.
- Generate and issue C.I.S statements to suppliers where applicable.
- Ad Hoc Tasks: Provide additional support as required to meet team goals.
What You'll Bring:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A calm and accurate approach under pressure, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Experience with accounting tools like Xero and Lightyear (a plus, but not essential).
If you're a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to grow in the world of finance, this is your chance to join a company that values your contributions and offers you the platform to shine.
Take the next step in your career and apply today or email
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