Finance Assistant

Purchase Ledger / Finance Assistant – Entry-Level Opportunity

Are you a recent Accounts graduate or HND student looking to take your first step into a career in Finance?

Have you worked in a busy office environment, gained your HND or degree in Accounting/Finance, and are now looking for an opportunity where you can put your studies into practice and develop your career?

Pertemps are working with a well-established organisation based just outside Glasgow City Centre, who are looking to add an enthusiastic and motivated Finance Assistant to their team.

This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone who is keen to learn, develop their finance skills and gain valuable experience within a busy Purchase Ledger environment.

What’s on offer?

• Permanent position
  
  
• Excellent opportunity for an Accounts/Finance graduate or HND-qualified candidate
  
  
• Friday working from home
  
  
• Free parking
  
  
• Subsidised lunches
  
  
• Friendly, supportive working environment
  
  
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
  
  
• Fantastic exposure to high-volume Purchase Ledger and transactional finance
  
  
• Opportunity to build a long-term career within Finance
  
  

What will you be doing?

Working as part of a busy Finance team, you will gain hands-on experience across a range of Purchase Ledger and administrative duties, including:

• Responding to supplier queries by phone and email
  
  
• Processing invoices and maintaining supplier accounts
  
  
• Assisting with supplier statement reconciliations
  
  
• Supporting monthly BACS and cheque payment runs
  
  
• Maintaining utility accounts across the organisation
  
  
• Maintaining supplier and subcontractor accounts
  
  
• Processing ad-hoc manual and foreign payments
  
  
• Monitoring reception calls and internal mail
  
  
• Building strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and clients
  
  

What are we looking for?

You don't need years of Purchase Ledger experience – this role is all about potential and the desire to start your Finance career.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• A degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related subject
  
  
• Previous experience working in a busy office or administration environment
  
  
• A genuine interest in developing a career within Finance
  
  
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  
  
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
  
  
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
  
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
  

This could be the perfect opportunity to turn your Accounts qualification into your first step on the Finance career ladder!

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