Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant | Stirling, Scotland | Full Time | Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm | Up to £30,000 per annum
Our client is a leading family-owned provider of specialist hygiene and maintenance services for ventilation and buildings across the UK.
They work across a wide range of sectors including healthcare, FM, hospitality, education, construction, food manufacturing, and commercial property.
People come first — whether clients, suppliers, or employees. Their core values of Togetherness, Openness, Fairness, Fun, and Evolving for Everyone reflect their culture and the way they work every day.
The Role
They are looking for a reliable, organised, and proactive Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy office environment and is looking to develop their career within a supportive and growing finance function.
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the finance department across a broad range of accounting and administrative duties. They are open to considering both full-time and part-time applicants, depending on experience and suitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with accounts payable and receivable processes, including processing invoices, payments, receipts, and expenses
- Preparing monthly accruals and prepayments
- Reconciling bank statements and VAT returns
- Assisting with payroll and processing timesheets
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial statements
- Posting journals and supporting ledger reviews
- Supporting credit control and supplier account management
- Analysing and posting credit card and petty cash expenses
- Assisting with the preparation of management information and performance reports
- Supporting budget tracking, cash flow reporting and business performance analysis
- Contributing to ad hoc finance projects, process improvements and automation initiatives
- Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems
- Managing the department mailbox and responding to internal and external queries
- Collaborating with colleagues to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time
- Providing general administrative support within the finance team
Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar finance role
- Good understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals, accounting principles and financial processes
- Excellent organisational skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
- Ability to manage workload independently
- Strong communication skills
- Proactive attitude with the confidence to solve problems and improve processes
- Reliable, trustworthy, and professional
Desirable
- AAT qualified or currently studying
- Experience using Xero and Salesforce
- Experience producing management accounts
- VAT knowledge
- Experience assisting with payroll and processing timesheets
What's In It For You
- 28 days annual leave plus 4 statutory days, increasing with length of service up to 35 days plus 4 statutory days
- Pension, statutory sick pay and other statutory benefits
- On-site parking
- Competitive salary dependent on experience, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Fu