Accounts Assistant

Your new company
Join a well-established and growing haulage business turnover of approximately £12 million. Based in Lockerbie, you'll be part of a close-knit finance team of three, working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment alongside the wider transport team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic organisation.

Your new role
As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance operations, reporting directly to the Company Accountant. This 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover) offers broad exposure across finance functions, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting experience.
Key responsibilities will include:

Processing purchase ledger invoices for two group businesses
Ensuring the accuracy of sales invoices generated from the transport system
Collating weekly payroll data, including driver hours, for approximately 60 weekly staff
Supporting ad hoc reporting, including fuel expense analysis, using Excel
General administrative duties within the finance function
Answering incoming calls and supporting the wider team in a shared open-plan office

You will be working on Sage 50 and Sage Payroll systems, with training provided where required.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Previous experience in an accounts assistant or finance administration role
Strong working knowledge of Excel
High attention to detail and accuracy
A proactive and team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to support across functions
Good communication skills and a flexible approach within a collaborative office environment
Experience with Sage software is desirable but not essentialWhat you'll get in return

Salary of up to £28,000 per annum
29 days' holiday (including flexibility around bank holidays and Christmas)
Standard pension scheme
Uniform expenses covered
Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive finance team
Flexible start time (between 9:00am and 10:00am, with a 5:00pm finish)
On-site role based in Lockerbie with a friendly working environmentWhat you need to do now
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