Accounts Assistant


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£30,000 to £35,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cumbernauld, G68 0LL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Oct 2026

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Summary

Accounts Assistant

Cumbernauld

£30,000 to £35,000

Permanent | Full Time | Office Based

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a well established manufacturing business in Cumbernauld.

This is a great role for someone who already has a good grounding in transactional finance and is looking to develop their accounting experience further. You will work closely with qualified accountants and gain exposure to month end processes, including accruals and prepayments.

The business is open to candidates who are HNC qualified, AAT qualified or currently studying towards an accounting qualification. There is also support available for continued professional development, including AAT and ACCA.

Benefits

* Salary of £30,000 to £35,000

* 25 days annual leave

* 4% pension contribution

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* On site parking

* Support towards professional development and accounting qualifications

* Opportunity to work alongside qualified accountants and broaden month end experience

* Relaxed and supportive working environment

* Genuine opportunity for progression within the Finance team

The Role

Reporting into the Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

* Supporting the sales ledger and purchase ledger functions

* Processing approximately 20 to 30 orders per day

* Assisting with month end accounting processes

* Preparing and posting accruals and prepayments

* Supporting balance sheet and account reconciliations

* Processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records

* Working closely with the Financial Accountant, Manufacturing Accountant and wider Finance team

* Supporting the preparation of financial information and reporting

* Ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

* Using Microsoft Dynamics 365

* Providing additional support across the Finance function when required

What We Are Looking For

* Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role

* Good understanding of accruals and prepayments

* Experience across purchase ledger and sales ledger

* Strong attention to detail

* Good work ethic and willingness to take ownership of workload

* Someone keen to learn, develop and progress within finance

* HNC, AAT or similar accounting qualification would be beneficial

* Comfortable working within a busy finance environment

* Previous experience with Dynamics 365 would be advantageous

Working Hours

* Full time and office based in Cumbernauld

* Approximately 36.5 hours per week

* Flexible working hours, with options around 9am to 5pm or 8am to 4pm

* 40 minute lunch break

* The business offers a flexible and accommodating approach around family commitments where possible

If you are keen to learn more about this job opportunity or catch up on other jobs I am recruiting for, please don't hesitate to reach out. eilidh.smith@search.co.uk

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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