Finance Assistant

<p><p><b> Finance Assistant – Kickstart Your Career in Finance!</b></p><p><b> Location: </b> Outskirts of Glasgow </p><p><b> Salary: </b> Competitive </p><p><b> Benefits: </b> Free on-site parking </p><p></p><p> Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a valued client based on the outskirts of Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an HND in Accounting/Accounts who is looking to take the first step in their finance career within a supportive and professional environment. </p><p></p><p> This role offers hands-on experience within a busy Purchase Ledger department, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring financial processes are carried out accurately and in line with company policies and procedures. </p><p></p><p><b> The Role </b></p><p></p><p> As a Finance Assistant, you will provide essential support to the Purchase Ledger function, ensuring supplier accounts and payments are managed efficiently. </p><p></p><p><b> Key Responsibilities </b></p><p></p><ul><li> Represent the business in a professional and competent manner at all times, building strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and clients. </li><li> Respond to supplier queries promptly via phone, email, and post. </li><li> Monitor reception phone lines and internal mail. </li><li> Prepare and process monthly BACS and cheque payment runs. </li><li> Maintain supplier statement reconciliations. </li><li> Manage utility accounts across multiple office locations. </li><li> Maintain accounts for suppliers and subcontractors. </li><li> Process invoices while ensuring internal compliance procedures are met. </li><li> Handle ad-hoc manual and foreign payments as required. </li></ul><p></p><p><b> What We’re Looking For </b></p><p></p><ul><li> HND in Accounting/Accounts (or equivalent). </li><li> A motivated individual eager to kickstart a career in finance. </li><li> Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. </li><li> Excellent communication skills and a professional approach. </li><li> Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. </li></ul><p></p><p><b> Key Performance Measures </b></p><p></p><ul><li> Delivering accurate and timely responses to supplier queries. </li><li> Effective maintenance of utility accounts. </li><li> Timely completion of monthly payment runs. </li><li> Clear communication of any issues to the Purchase Ledger Supervisor. </li></ul><p></p><p> If you’re looking to build a long-term career in finance and gain valuable experience within a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. </p><p> </p><p></p><p> To find out more please contact Linda Currie </p><p></p><p><em> Pertemps acts as both an employment business and an employment agency </em></p>