Accounts Assistant

About the Role

Paisley has a strong mix of local businesses professional services firms and growing organisations and at Studio Botter Accounting and Business Advisory we support clients with accurate financial records reliable reporting and practical day to day accounting assistance.

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant who can support bookkeeping reconciliations invoice processing and routine financial administration across a varied client portfolio.

You will work closely with accountants payroll staff and client service teams to help maintain accurate records meet reporting deadlines and provide dependable support to clients.

Why Work With Us

The Environment: You will work from our Paisley location in a professional accounting environment where accuracy organisation and client service are highly valued.

Client Exposure: You will support a range of small and medium sized businesses giving you practical experience across different industries and accounting requirements.

Development: You will have opportunities to strengthen your knowledge of bookkeeping accounts preparation VAT payroll support and financial reporting.

Growth: We support continued development in accounting systems financial processes and professional qualifications where relevant.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping: Record financial transactions accurately and maintain up to date accounting records for assigned clients.

Bank Reconciliations: Reconcile bank accounts identify discrepancies and ensure transactions are recorded correctly.

Invoice Processing: Support the processing of purchase invoices sales invoices expenses and other routine financial documents.

Accounts Preparation: Assist with preparing working papers schedules and supporting information for monthly and year end accounts.

VAT Support: Help prepare VAT information and ensure supporting records are complete and accurate before submission.

Ledger Maintenance: Maintain purchase sales and general ledger records and investigate outstanding items when required.

Client Communication: Contact clients for missing documents clarifications or supporting information in a professional and timely manner.

Administrative Support: Maintain organised digital records update accounting systems and support the wider finance team during busy reporting periods.

What We Are Looking For

Experience: Previous experience in accounts bookkeeping finance administration or a closely related role is preferred.

Accounting Knowledge: Good understanding of basic accounting principles bookkeeping reconciliations and financial record keeping.

Attention to Detail: Able to work accurately with financial information and identify inconsistencies before they become larger issues.

Organisation: Comfortable managing several client tasks deadlines and routine accounting activities at the same time.

Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills with confidence dealing with colleagues and clients.

Numerical Skills: Comfortable working with figures spreadsheets invoices and financial records.

Tools: Experience with accounting software such as Xero QuickBooks Sage or similar systems is preferred.

Mindset: You are accurate dependable and organised. You take responsibility for the quality of your work communicate clearly when information is missing and consistently look for ways to keep financial records complete and up to date.

Pay: £2,300.00-£2,700.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person