Accounts Assistant

6 months ago


Bathgate, United Kingdom Balfour Wilson Recruitment Specialists Ltd Full time

Our client is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to work within their global manufacturing company.

You can be based in either Kelso, Livingston or Hybrid, however you must be able to work from Kelso one day a week.

The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of Accounts Receivable and provide financial accounting support and guidance to the UK entities.

**THE ROLE**:

- Manage Accounts Receivable, including forecasting, analysis, and reporting.
- Support customer factoring to optimise cash efficiency.
- Conduct weekly review and reporting on bad debt, proactively working to prevent and reduce it.
- Maintain monthly management accounts.
- Assist with month-end journal entries for Engineering solutions (Dynamic AX).

**ADDITIONAL**:

- Manage credit card transactions.
- Perform FX revaluations.
- Analyse cash flow.
- Prepare monthly exposure reports.
- Assist with both Internal and External audit queries.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Previous experience in Accounts Receivable or general accounting.
- AAT or equivalent qualification preferred.
- Proficiency in Excel.

**DESIRED**:

- Experience with Dynamics AX or JDEwards.

**BENEFITS**:

- Online learning and formal development programs
- Enhanced pension contributions
- 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays)
- Paid family leave
- Private Medical Insurance
- Group Income Protection Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Volunteer time off
- Life assurance
- Occupational Health
- Vision care discounts
- Discount schemes
- Company Sick Pay scheme

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: From £26,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bathgate: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounts: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bathgate


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