Accounts Assistant
Malakoff Ltd
Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: North Ness, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LZ
Salary: Competitive Rate
Hours: Full-time (35 hours / week)
The Role
We are looking for an organised and motivated Accounts Assistant to join our busy team. This is a varied role supporting our Company Accountant and Administration Supervisor, offering the opportunity to gain experience across several areas of finance and administration. The position would suit someone with existing accounting experience who is keen to further develop their skills in a supportive working environment.
What the Role Involves
- Assisting with purchase ledger and sales ledger tasks.
- Supporting the weekly payroll process, including timesheet administration.
- Carrying out bank reconciliations when required.
- Assisting with invoicing and recording customer receipts.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and electronic filing systems.
- Supporting the preparation of financial reports and information for management.
- Assisting with audits and general administrative duties.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in payroll, purchase ledger, or sales ledger.
- Experience completing bank reconciliations.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Experience using accounting software such as SAGE would be beneficial.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications
Relevant accounting or administration qualifications such as SVQ Level 3 / SCQF Level 6, or equivalent experience, are desirable.
What We Offer
- A varied and interesting role.
- Training and development opportunities.
- A supportive team environment.
- The chance to develop your accounting and finance skills.
If you are reliable, organised and looking for a new opportunity in a finance role, we would love to hear from you.
Application and Further Information
To apply, send your CV and a short message outlining your experience to jszego@malakofflimited.co.uk. Telephone +44(0)1595 695544 if you want any more information on the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer and all individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.
