Temporary Accounts Assistant Fife

One of our well established and growing clients are looking for an Accounts Assistant to come join their finance department. The ideal candidate will have 2/3 years’ experience behind them within a similar accounting position. Our client is looking for a candidate whom can grow alongside the company both professionally and personally. This position is for an initial 3 months, however we have been advised that this could go permanent. The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for maintaining good relationships with suppliers and ensuring they are paid in a timely manner and ensuring money is received on time from customers. This is a hands on role where you will be an active team member within the finance department, therefore team working ability is essential. If you are actively looking for a new position where growth is apparent then apply today!

The key responsibilities:

1. Supporting accounts payable by processing invoices
2. Raise purchase orders
3. Supporting accounts receivables by collecting and recording payments
4. Prepare weekly/Daily EDI batch file
5. Prepare new account applications for approval
6. Processing BACS and manual payments when required
7. Complete monthly statement reconciliations for suppliers
8. Follow intercompany processes to ensure all invoices are paid and processes in a timely manner
9. Complete inter co reconciliation and prepare monthly netting schedule
10. Prepare weekly and month end bank reconciliation
11. Preparing reports at each month end
12. Month end accrual collation
13. Preparing ledger balances, control statements and accounts & reconciling all figures
14. Complete any other ad hoc transactional tasks as required
15. Provide documentation to the accounting team for VAT returns and submissions

Essential Experience / Skills:

1. Experience with Accounts payable/receivable
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Team player with the ability to work under own initiative
4. Forward thinker
5. The ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines