Accounts Assistant – Temporary (3-Month Contract)

About the role

We are seeking a temporary Accounts Assistant to support the finance team for a 3‑month sickness cover. The role is office‑based in Glasgow and involves processing invoices, reconciliations and general finance administration.

Key responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and maintain the purchase ledger.
• Raise sales invoices and support the sales ledger function.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Process bank transactions and complete regular bank reconciliations.
• Assist with payment runs and cash allocation activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support document management processes.
• Support month‑end activities through reconciliations and transactional reporting.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve finance‑related queries.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider finance team.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar transactional finance role.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Effective organisational and time‑management skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Able to work independently and prioritise workload in a busy environment.
• Available to commit to a 3‑month temporary assignment.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting systems

What we offer

• Salary £28,000‑£30,000 pro‑rata per annum.
• 3‑month fixed‑term contract.
• Office‑based role in Glasgow (4‑5 days per week).
• Supportive and collaborative finance team.
• Immediate start opportunity.