Finance Assistant in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire

Finance Assistant

Bellshill

£30,000 per annum

⏰ Full Time | 40 hours per week

📅 Immediate Start | 3 Month Temporary Contract | Opportunity to Become Permanent

We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a growing organisation based in Bellshill. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to join a supportive team, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

You will play a key role within the finance function, supporting across accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and general finance administration, while ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.

The Role

• Process supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timescales
• Match purchase orders against invoices
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice queries and discrepancies
• Process sales invoices and customer payments
• Manage the aged debt ledger and follow up outstanding payments
• Monitor outstanding balances and highlight potential bad debts
• Allocate cash receipts accurately to customer accounts
• Complete regular bank reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies
• Maintain accurate and up to date financial records
• Input financial transactions into the accounting system
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and statements
• Provide wider administrative support to the finance team

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
• Experience across accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Experience completing bank reconciliations
• Previous exposure to payroll processing
• Good understanding of basic accounting and financial principles
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

If you are an experienced Finance Assistant who is available for a temporary opportunity and would be interested in securing a longer term permanent position, apply today for immediate consideration.

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