FINANCE ASSISTANT PERMANENT SALARIED BASED LIVINGSTON - COMPETITIVE SALARY PLUS BENEFITS Based in Livingston, Grw Talent's client comprises of a group of European companies engaged in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of analytical systems, life science equipment and laboratory instruments with operations dating back to 1920. Now part of a global multinational business, their thriving finance team is looking to recruit a Finance Assistant The Finance Assistant will support the Finance Team in the day-to-day maintenance, reporting and management of the Company's accounts and finances. Responsibilities: Maintaining the Purchase Ledger Posting and processing invoices, matching them against good receipts and Good Received Not Invoiced (GRNI). Liaising with Purchasing department if any discrepancies or price variance Analysing the price variance at the end of each month Reconciling and clearing the GRNI Managing mailbox, scanning documents/invoices when necessary Prepare payment run and processing them in the ERP system Resolving queries and respond to supplier's queries Sending statements and remittances where necessary Month end tasks for Accounts payable Review of aged creditors and reconcile suppliers accounts Providing cover for the Company Credit Card process Allocate cash received to customer accounts Perform credit control activities by contacting customers to establish payment dates for sales invoices. Liaise with debt collection agency when debts are unpaid and use of debt collectors approved by Finance Director Maintaining adequate supporting documentation for all accounting transactions To succeed in this role, you'll bring a mix of relevant experience, skills, and personal qualities, including relevant experience working in a finance team or similar environment and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Previous experience in an accounts payable role is desirable as is familiarity with accounting systems and a strong attention to detail - accurate, thorough, and committed to high-quality work. You'll also need excellent organisational skills - able to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines effectively and a collaborative approach - confident working as part of a team and communicating clearly with colleagues. Lastly you should have a proactive mindset - takes ownership of tasks and follows them through to completion. This a great opportunity to join an established and growing global business. In return they can offer excellent financial rewards and career development prospects. You will work 37.5 flexible working pattern, that allows an early finish on a Friday. They also offer a comprehensive range of benefits including performance-related bonus scheme, death in service, group income protection, private medical insurance, pension scheme, paid holidays, subsidised gym membership, cycle to work and employee discount scheme. If keen to know more please send your CV to our recruitment partner Katie Hydes at Grw Talent