Job Title: Senior Accounts Assistant
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Job Type: Full Time, Permeant
We have a fantastic opportunity within the Finance team for a self-motivated, conscientious, and committed individual who is looking for an exciting new challenge and progress in their career. The successful candidate must have a do it now & can-do attitude to contribute to providing accounting duties supporting the group accounting teams.
Key Responsibilies:
The successful candidate will report to the Group Financial Controller and be responsible for the following tasks:
Accounts Payable & Receivable:
- Manage accounts payable and receivable by processing invoices, payment runs, cash receipts allocation, credit notes, maintaining records, performing reconciliations, resolving queries, ensuring accurate ledger postings, and driving continuous process improvements.
Inter-company transactions:
- Handle inter-company transactions by processing invoices, reconciling month-end balances, correcting discrepancies, and allocating cash transfers between inter-companies to invoices promptly and accurately.
Balance Sheet Reconciliation:
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ensure transactions are correctly posted in the ledger.
- Reconcile monthly GRNI accruals for all companies.
- Monitor general ledger posting along with Group Accountant and correct errors when there are expenses misclassification.
Payroll Duties:
- Handle payroll duties by processing weekly payroll, updating payment schedules, initiating bank payments, addressing pay discrepancies with HR, and driving continuous improvement in payroll processes.
Administrative Duties:
- Perform administrative duties by managing company correspondence, handling phone calls, emails, and packages, and maintaining office supply inventory to ensure smooth operations
About you:
Skills and Qualifications:
- Education: HND or a degree in accounting and finance is preferred.
- Experience: 2-5 years of experience in accounting or a related role.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP system, Sage Payroll and Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge: Understanding of accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS), tax laws, and financial regulations.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in handling financial data.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with colleagues, management, and external stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficient
The business will support successful candidate on further education and continued studies.
Full job description can be provided on request.
Benefits / Further information:
- 37.5-hour week - Monday to Thursday (0830 - 1700) Friday (0830 - 1430)
- 33 days holidays (Inclusive of bank holidays)
- Festive shutdown
- Additional loyalty days up to 5 days
- Life Insurance
- Pension
- Employee Assistance programme
- Professional subscription & study support
- Growth opportunities
- Relocation Package Available (T&C's Apply)
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Accounts Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Senior Accounts Administrator, Accounts Coordinator, Finance Administrator, Credit Controller, Payment Processing, Purchase Ledger, Financial Administrator, Accounts Admin, Finance Support, Finance Assistant, Senior Finance Assistant, Assistant Credit Controller, Credit Control, will also be considered for this role.