Accounts Assistant - Central Scotland

Progress your finance career within a supportive Group Finance team where accuracy, collaboration and continuous improvement are genuinely valued. Based at Castle Business Park in Stirling, this Accounts Assistant role offers the opportunity to play a key part in day-to-day financial operations within a well-established organisation. This is a full-time, office-based position.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the processing of financial transactions across the main group entity and several smaller group businesses. This is a varied and hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a busy finance function and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely information.

You’ll be part of a collaborative finance team, contributing to smooth month-end processes while ensuring robust financial controls are maintained across purchase ledger, sales invoicing and banking activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the purchase invoice register and process authorised supplier invoices for payment
• Prepare and distribute monthly sales invoices, including intercompany and cost recharges
• Check and update supplier and customer bank details in line with internal controls
• Prepare BACS payment runs and set up payments on the online banking portal for authorisation
• Post daily bank transactions from bank statements and assist with bank reconciliations
• Process monthly expense claims and arrange payment
• Reconcile monthly credit card transactions
• Provide ad hoc finance support as required by the Finance Manager

Candidate Profile

• Experience working within a busy finance or accounts function, ideally in a similar Accounts Assistant role
• Strong numeracy skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Well organised, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability
• Confident IT user with solid working knowledge of Excel and Word
• A professional and collaborative approach to working within a team

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Opportunity to develop within a supportive Group Finance environment
• Exposure to a broad range of finance activities across multiple entities
• On-site role based in Stirling with established team support
• Additional benefits available upon request

Why This Role?

• Varied Accounts Assistant position with genuine breadth of responsibility
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Finance Manager
• Stable and well-structured finance function
• Ideal role for someone looking to strengthen their all-round finance experience

To learn more or apply, please contact Laura Buchanan Owen at laura@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we’ll be in touch if successful. Due to high volumes, only successful candidates will be contacted.