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Assistant Accountant
<p>Accounts Assistant (6-Month FTC)</p><p>Paisley | £Competitive | Hybrid Working Available</p><p>6-Month Fixed-Term Contract with Strong Potential to Become Permanent Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing business in Paisley to recruit an Accounts Assistant on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to join a supportive finance team, with a genuine opportunity for the role to become permanent.</p><p>Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations while gaining exposure to a broad range of finance activities.</p><p>K<strong>ey Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Posting and processing journals accurately and efficiently</li><li>Performing balance sheet and bank reconciliations</li><li>Assisting with month-end reporting processes</li><li>Investigating and resolving account discrepancies</li><li>Analysing financial data and identifying trends or anomalies</li><li>Processing purchase invoices and supplier payments</li><li>Managing sales ledger activities and raising invoices where required</li><li>Credit control support and customer account management</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation</li><li>Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities</li><li>Assisting with audit preparation and year-end requirements</li><li>Producing ad hoc reports and analysis for senior management</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant role</li><li>Strong understanding of journals, reconciliations and core accounting principles</li><li>Comfortable analysing financial information and investigating variances</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Hybrid working arrangements</li><li>Exposure to a broad finance function</li><li>Supportive and collaborative team environment</li><li>Opportunity to secure a permanent position following the initial contract period Immediate start available</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q29ubm9yLk5vcnJpcy44NzA3Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • Paisley, Renfrewshire
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Accounts Assistant (6-Month FTC)</p><p>Paisley | £Competitive | Hybrid Working Available</p><p>6-Month Fixed-Term Contract with Strong Potential to Become Permanent Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing business in Paisley to recruit an Accounts Assistant on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to join a supportive finance team, with a genuine opportunity for the role to become permanent.</p><p>Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations while gaining exposure to a broad range of finance activities.</p><p>K<strong>ey Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Posting and processing journals accurately and efficiently</li><li>Performing balance sheet and bank reconciliations</li><li>Assisting with month-end reporting processes</li><li>Investigating and resolving account discrepancies</li><li>Analysing financial data and identifying trends or anomalies</li><li>Processing purchase invoices and supplier payments</li><li>Managing sales ledger activities and raising invoices where required</li><li>Credit control support and customer account management</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation</li><li>Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities</li><li>Assisting with audit preparation and year-end requirements</li><li>Producing ad hoc reports and analysis for senior management</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant role</li><li>Strong understanding of journals, reconciliations and core accounting principles</li><li>Comfortable analysing financial information and investigating variances</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Hybrid working arrangements</li><li>Exposure to a broad finance function</li><li>Supportive and collaborative team environment</li><li>Opportunity to secure a permanent position following the initial contract period Immediate start available</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q29ubm9yLk5vcnJpcy44NzA3Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-26T13:00:17Z

Assistant Accountant job in Paisley, Renfrewshire | Robert Half