Accounts Assistant

Murray Recruitment are recruiting an Accounts Assistant for our client based in South Lanarkshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing business within a busy finance environment, supporting the day-to-day running of the accounts function while working closely with senior management.

Role Overview

The Accounts Assistant will play a key role in supporting the finance department across a broad range of accounting and payroll duties. This position is ideally suited to an organised and proactive individual who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and can manage multiple priorities effectively. The successful candidate will provide essential support across transactional finance processes while ensuring accuracy and efficiency at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger activities including processing high volumes of supplier invoices
• Maintain and update the sales ledger accurately
• Carry out daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Process payroll from timesheets through to payslips using Sage Payroll
• Support credit control activities and follow up on outstanding payments
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments regarding invoice queries
• Support wider finance operations and reporting requirements as required
• Ensure all finance processes are completed within deadlines and company procedures

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
• Strong working knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and reconciliations
• Payroll processing experience is advantageous
• Experience working within a high-volume finance environment
• Proficient in Sage 50 and Sage Payroll advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

Offering

• Salary £28,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm, Friday 8:00am – 3:00pm
• 33 days holiday inclusive of public holidays
• Opportunity to join a well-established and busy business environment
• Immediate interview availability with a client keen to appoint quickly
• Supportive team structure with exposure to a varied finance role