Accounts Assistant
| Location | Averon House, Alness |
|---|---|
| Working Hours |
Either full time 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5pm with 1 hour for lunch) or Part-Time, hours to be agreed |
| Probationary Period | 3 months from commencement |
| Duration | Permanent |
| Holidays | 30 days per year (pro rata if part time) |
| Remuneration | Competitive |
| Other benefits |
Company Health Insurance Death in Service Company Pension Contribution Cycle to Work Scheme |
Core Functions of Role:
- Assist and support all Finance Team functions as directed by the General Ledger Coordinator or the Finance Team Manager.
As the Accounts Assistant your duties will include:
- Review of bank statements and the posting of Cashbook transactions to the Ledgers
- Posting of recurring Direct Debits
- Petty Cash handling
- Bank and Cash reconciliations
- Completing manual cheques for signing
- Posting of labour and plant costings to Opera from the Database
- Posting of labour recharge journals
- Assisting the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger Clerks when directed to do so by the General Ledger Coordinator
- Posting of Nominal Ledger Journals
- Processing timesheets
- Provide cover for other team members in times of absence
- Processing Road Fund Licence renewals for company vehicles
The above list is not exhaustive
Applicant
The successful applicant will require the following skills and experience:
• Have, or be working towards, a recognised accountancy qualification
• Have knowledge, experience and understanding of general accounting functions
• A structured and diligent approach to task management and record keeping
• Good communication skills, with both company clients and other company personnel
• Have an aptitude for multi-tasking and efficiently structure daily tasks
Accounts Assistant 15.05.2025JOB SPECIFICATION
• Knowledge of Opera and Coins accounting packages preferred but not essential
• The ability to assist and co-operate with other personnel
• The ability to promote a good image of self and the company
• Flexibility and willingness to undertake tasks outwith the key job responsibilities
