Finance Assistant | Hybrid


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£14.79 to £16.76 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Coatbridge, ML5 5AY
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	30 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

Finance Assistant | Hybrid

Coatbridge

£14.79 - £16.76 per hour

Immediate start | 39 hours per week | Early finish on Friday

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a varied role where you can take ownership of your workload and become a key part of a busy finance team?

I am recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join an established and growing business based in Coatbridge. This is a hands-on role covering sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control and wider finance administration, offering plenty of variety and responsibility.

You will work closely with colleagues across multiple offices and report directly to the Accounts Manager.

What's on offer

* Hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home following probation

* 5% employer pension contribution

* Salary sacrifice scheme

* Early finish every Friday at 4pm

* Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5pm

* Friday, 8.30am to 4pm

* 39 hour working week

* Opportunity to join a growing business supporting major infrastructure projects across the UK

What you'll be doing

* Processing and entering timesheet data, ensuring hours are recorded accurately.

* Using Excel spreadsheets to input, update and check financial information.

* Processing supplier invoices and ensuring they are coded correctly.

* Raising invoices for customers and intercompany transactions.

* Matching timesheets and Excel data to invoices.

* Carrying out high volumes of data entry with strong attention to detail.

* Supporting day to day purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.

* Checking invoices for accuracy and identifying any errors.

* Extracting information from internal systems and transferring data into Excel.

* Processing reverse charge VAT and supporting CIS requirements.

* Assisting with credit control and following up on outstanding payments.

* Completing regular and repetitive administrative and finance tasks.

* Supporting basic reconciliations and month end activities.

* Liaising with colleagues to check timesheets, invoices and missing information.

* Keeping financial records accurate and up to date.

* Ensuring invoices, timesheets and data are processed within deadlines.

What we're looking for

You will be confident working independently, comfortable taking ownership of your workload and able to manage competing deadlines. This role would suit someone who is proactive, down to earth and happy to get stuck in while working as part of a wider team.

Ideally, you will have:

* Previous experience in a similar role

* Experience working in high volume fast paced environment

* Strong Excel skills, ideally including PivotTables

* An understanding of VAT, with CIS experience beneficial

* Excellent attention to detail

* Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines

* A proactive approach and confidence managing your own workload

The initial training and probation period will be office based for approximately three to six months, giving you the opportunity to fully understand the systems, processes and wider business before moving to hybrid working.

If you are looking for a varied Accounts Assistant role where you can hit the ground running, take ownership of your workload and become a trusted member of the finance team, I would be keen to speak with you.

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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