Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Just outside Inverness office based
Salary: Up to £32,000 Depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent & full time
The Opportunity
Our client, a well established business, is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance and operations function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a varied, all round accounts role covering procurement, supplier coordination and payroll support.
This role is based full time in an office just outside Inverness. While you will be part of the wider business and work alongside colleagues in the office, you will operate as the sole accounts presence at this location, reporting into a finance function based at another site. This would suit someone who is self-motivated, organised and comfortable managing their own workload day to day.
Key Responsibilities
Manage full procurement of goods and services, including plant hire, from approved suppliers
Work closely with the purchasing team to support operational requirements
Obtain competitive quotations to ensure cost effective purchasing
Gain approval for purchases above authorised limits
Resolve supplier issues relating to quality, service and delivery
Liaise with internal teams to ensure deadlines are met
Source and assess alternative goods and services when required
Enter purchase orders into internal systems at the time of ordering
Process delivery notes and chase outstanding documentation
Support weekly payroll and wages, ensuring accurate timesheets, spreadsheets and pension submissions
Assist with general administrative duties as required
Respond to day to day business requests in a professional and friendly manner
Follow Health & Safety guidelines and company policies
Support with ad-hoc duties as required
Requirements
Essential
Strong administrative and organisational skills
High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and manage workload without close supervision
Proactive and flexible approach
Right to work in the UK
Desirable
Previous experience in procurement, payroll, or administration
Experience using finance or ERP systems
Whats on Offer
Salary: Up to £32,000 depending on experience
Benefits: Holiday allowance, pension and training opportunities
Working pattern: Monday Friday, 8 am 5 pm (1 hour lunch). 40 hours per week
Career development: Ongoing training and development support
About You
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your role
Self-motivated and able to keep yourself on track with minimal supervision
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Professional and reliable with a positive, team-focused attitude
Apply Now
Apply now via this advert. For more information, contact Lauren on 07568 101 969.
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