Finance Assistant

Bellshill, North Lanarkshire Search Consultancy LTD Finance Assistant Bellshill £30,000 per annum ⏰ Full Time | 40 hours per week 📅 Immediate Start | 3 Month Temporary Contract | Opportunity to Become Permanent We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a growing organisation based in Bellshill. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to join a supportive team, with the potential for the role to become permanent. You will play a key role within the finance function, supporting across accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and general finance administration, while ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date. The Role Process supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timescales Match purchase orders against invoices Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice queries and discrepancies Process sales invoices and customer payments Manage the aged debt ledger and follow up outstanding payments Monitor outstanding balances and highlight potential bad debts Allocate cash receipts accurately to customer accounts Complete regular bank reconciliations Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies Maintain accurate and up to date financial records Input financial transactions into the accounting system Assist with the preparation of financial reports and statements Provide wider administrative support to the finance team What We Are Looking For Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role Experience across accounts payable and accounts receivable Experience completing bank reconciliations Previous exposure to payroll processing Good understanding of basic accounting and financial principles Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong organisational and time management skills Confident communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team Strong analytical and problem solving skillsIf you are an experienced Finance Assistant who is available for a temporary opportunity and would be interested in securing a longer term permanent position, apply today for immediate consideration. / (phone number removed) Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age