Hutcheon Mearns are delighted to be exclusively supporting a large and successful privately owned company to hire a Finance Assistant on a full time, permanent basis. Working within the head office of a large group business this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant looking to take their next step within a growing business. The role will be based from our client's office in Tullos, Aberdeen with hybrid working, career development opportunities and an excellent benefits package on offer.

The Opportunity

As the Finance Assistant in this progressive company, your responsibilities will include:

• Receive and process paperwork from all departments and post to ledgers as appropriate
• Check for numerical and accounts coding accuracy to ensure that the quality of financial information is preserved
• Post payments to all ledgers in accordance with reconciled supplier statements and prepare cheques/ payment advice and BACS transfers
• Receive and reconcile all supplier statements requesting copies of invoices not received. Liaise with other Head Office personnel to obtain authority to pass invoices for posting
• Deal with purchase ledger queries, problems and un-reconciled sums, reporting anomalies and concerns to the Finance Manager
• Correctly analyse VAT on all purchase and expenses invoicing, ensuring that documentation received complies with VAT and taxation requirements

Background and Experience

Working within a fast-paced environment, you must be adaptable and able to work well under pressure. Experience of working within a similar role is essential. You must:

• Understand accounting information such as invoices, credit notes, payment receipts and payment advice notes
• Understand basic double entry and the principles of ledger reconciliation work
• Have knowledge and understanding of VAT and associated documentation
• Be highly motivated
• Have attention to detail and accuracy

Flexibility and benefits

• 37.5 hour working week
• Hybrid working
• Company bonus scheme
• Career development opportunities
• Excellent working environment

Next steps

If you are interested in taking the next step in your career or feel a change of environment or sector is your next path, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you! To apply please send a full CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Leah McCrea at Hutcheon Mearns on 07743929721. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.