Accounts Receivable Assistant

• Annual Salary: £22000 - £25000
• Location: Glasgow
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join our well-known client based in Glasgow City Centre, responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records and maintaining a strong financial control environment. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality finance operations and achieving service excellence with a customer-focused approach.

• Deliver high-quality data input and control through accurate financial system entries, including income receipts and refund processing.
• Manage and reconcile unallocated cash, ensuring all receipts are allocated within agreed KPIs.
• Handle the daily management of the team mailbox, resolving queries and providing advice within SLAs.
• Review and process purchase invoices and payment requests from suppliers and internal departments.
• Support month-end processes, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support management in implementing changes to reduce risk.
• Contribute to ad hoc project work, driving strategic benefits for the University using financial data.

• Proven ability to perform duties at this level, with relevant knowledge and skills acquired in a similar role.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.
• Strong organisational, time management, and prioritising skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficient in using MS Office, particularly Excel at an intermediate level or higher.
• Recent relevant experience in a Finance environment within a large organisation.
• Experience using computerised finance systems.

• Very strong annual leave entitlement.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• A flexible approach to working.
• Commitment to support health and wellbeing
• An inclusive organisational culture that values ambition, excellence, integrity, and curiosity.

To apply for the Finance Assistant position, please submit your CV or contact Fraser Brown at Reed Accountancy Glasgow for more information.