Finance Assistant

Company Overview

ACLAS Technics Ltd is a leading provider of aviation engineering solutions dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safety, precision, and innovation within the aerospace industry Globally. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional service and technical expertise to ensure aircraft operate smoothly and efficiently.

We are seeking a motivated, organised, and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our growing finance team in Livingston.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with a strong background in bookkeeping and transactional finance who is looking to further develop their career. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting month-end processes, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the finance function.

You will be responsible for helping to ensure financial data is accurate, accounts are reconciled effectively, and reporting requirements are delivered to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Ledger

· Generate customer invoices using our bespoke system and post them into Sage, ensuring accurate nominal ledger coding.

· Set up and maintain new customer accounts in Sage.

· Manage credit control activities and assist with weekly debtor reporting.

· Monitor outstanding balances and support timely debt collection.

Purchase Ledger

· Process supplier invoices against purchase orders within the bespoke system and post them into Sage, ensuring correct nominal ledger coding.

· Reconcile supplier statements against Sage records.

· Investigate and resolve supplier account discrepancies.

· Prepare and process supplier payment runs.

Banking & Financial Support

· Support daily banking activities and cashflow forecasting.

· Manage and resolve invoice queries with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

· Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns and Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) records.

· Support balance sheet reconciliations and monthly financial controls.

· Assist the Finance Manager with month-end reporting and year-end account preparation.

· Monitor and report on agreed KPIs.

· Provide general administrative and ad hoc support as required.

What We're Looking For

· Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, or similar finance role.

· Experience using Sage or comparable accounting software.

· Strong bookkeeping and reconciliation skills.

· Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

· Strong organisational and time management abilities.

· A confident communicator, capable of building positive relationships with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.

· The ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

· A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement.

Why Join ACLAS Technics?

· Opportunity to develop and progress your career within a growing organisation.

· Supportive, collaborative, and friendly working environment.

· Exposure to a broad range of accounting and financial reporting activities.

· The chance to play a valued role within a busy and expanding finance team.

Company Benefits

· Competitive Salary (£13.50 p/h)

· Company Pension

· Private Healthcare

· 28 days annual leave

· Company Sick pay after qualifying period

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This Finance Assistant position is an integral part of our finance function, helping to ensure financial records, supplier accounts, and reporting processes are managed accurately and efficiently.

If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and contributing to the success of a dynamic business, we'd love to hear from you**.**

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 16.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Livingston EH54 8SH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Relevant Finance: 5 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person