Login to Apply

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT 
PERMANENT ROLE
PART TIME (5 partial days preferred – flexibility relating to hours)
SOUTH FIFE AND IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE FORTH BRIDGES
SALARY EXCELLENT PLUS BENEFITS AND FLEXIBLE WORKING
 
About the opportunity
 
Based in South Fife and with excellent transport links to Edinburgh and beyond my client is a manufacturer of World leading high-resolution microdisplays and spatial light modulators, its products being found in industrial, healthcare and government markets.  
 
Our clients is looking for a detail-oriented, conscientious, and adaptable individual with a good understanding of accounts to join their Finance Team. This position will report to the Financial Controller.
 
The ideal Accounts Assistant will have at least 3 years of experience in bookkeeping and ledger management. You will help ensure the efficient operation of the Finance Department and provide administrative assistance to the Financial Controller. They will also handle clerical tasks as needed.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
Management of the General Ledger:

Assist the Financial Controller to prepare month end/year end journals including depreciation, accruals, prepayments and sundry adjustments.
Monthly postings to be completed in compliance with advised monthly and year end closedowns.
Maintain fixed asset register and ensure it reconciles to general ledger.  Sales Ledger:

Set up customers on accounting system, as required.
Raise Proforma invoices, as required.
Maintain list of receipts and post to accounting system.  Purchase Ledger (including Credit Cards):

Set up suppliers on the accounting system, as required.
Complete Credit Applications, as required.
Invoice receipt, verification and reconciliation.
Expense coding.
Supplier statements reconciliation and investigation.
Supplier queries, invoice error correction and organising credit notes.
Ledger payments by wire transfer.
Send Remittance Advices.  Bank and Cash:

Maintaining cashbook and cash flow forecast.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations of general ledger to the bank statements, investigating any discrepancies, for approval by the Financial Controller.
Petty cash management.
Order currencies, as required.  
Plus any other duties as may from time to time be required by management.

To be successful in this role, you will need:
 
This role is ideally suited to an accounts assistant who has a minimum of 3 years of experience  with the following skill set:

Knowledge of SAP Business One & Enterpryze (desirable however training can be provided).
Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
The ability to maintain clear and accurate financial records.
Good administrative skills to meet deadlines.
An organised and methodical approach to working.  
General Skills

Good problem-solving skills and ingenuity
Self-Motivator
Ability to work under pressure
Strong team player  
Apply
 
To apply for this role, please email your CV and a brief description of why you will be suitable for this role to (url removed)