Finance Assistant


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£30,000 to £30,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bellshill, ML4 3JQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

Finance Assistant

Bellshill

£30,000 per annum

⏰ Full Time | 40 hours per week

Immediate Start | 3 Month Temporary Contract | Opportunity to Become Permanent

We are recruiting for a

Finance Assistant to join a growing organisation based in Bellshill. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to join a supportive team, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

You will play a key role within the finance function, supporting across

accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and general finance administration, while ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.

The Role

Process supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timescales

Match purchase orders against invoices

Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice queries and discrepancies

Process sales invoices and customer payments

Manage the aged debt ledger and follow up outstanding payments

Monitor outstanding balances and highlight potential bad debts

Allocate cash receipts accurately to customer accounts

Complete regular bank reconciliations

Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies

Maintain accurate and up to date financial records

Input financial transactions into the accounting system

Assist with the preparation of financial reports and statements

Provide wider administrative support to the finance team

What We Are Looking For

Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role

Experience across accounts payable and accounts receivable

Experience completing bank reconciliations

Previous exposure to payroll processing

Good understanding of basic accounting and financial principles

Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Strong organisational and time management skills

Confident communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

If you are an experienced Finance Assistant who is available for a temporary opportunity and would be interested in securing a longer term permanent position,

apply today for immediate consideration.

Eilidh.smith@search.co.uk / 07469413145

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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