Salvesen Graham Ltd

Role & Responsibilities: As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the finance manager with day-to-day accounting and financial administration ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions as well as assisting with routine reporting and month-end duties. Accounts Payable & Receivable Process accounts payable including supplier invoices, receipts and credit notes to enable timely payment and correct cost centre allocation Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies Process credit card transactions and perform balance reconciliations Raise and issue customer invoices as needed Liaise with internal teams to request Vat invoices from suppliers for processing Input data into accounting systems accurately Reconciliations & Reporting Prepare and support bank reconciliations and ensure accounts are balanced Perform bank, supplier and customer reconciliations regularly to ensure records match Assist with internal reporting and ad-hoc finance projects as required Support month-end and year-end tasks such as preparing basic reporting and supporting documentation Finance Administration Enter financial data and transactions into accounting system Xero Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems Respond to internal/external finance queries efficiently Liaise with internal teams, suppliers and clients regarding payments and account queries Provide general administrative support to the finance team, including assisting with any ad-hoc financial requests Key Requirements: At least one year of experience in a similar role, specifically within accounts payable, receivables, bank reconciliation Strong numeracy and accuracy with financial data AAT qualification (Level 2/3) or working towards it, or equivalent experience A degree in finance, accounting or a related field is an advantage Practical bookkeeping and reconciliation experience Experience with accounting software Xero and Microsoft Excel Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and external suppliers Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines