Accounts Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Accounts Assistant
Food Production
North Aberdeenshire
Β£Excellent + Pension/Life Assurance/Great working conditions
Purpose of Position
The role has responsibility for the processing of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions within the business. In addition to processing all purchase invoices and ensuring timely payment of suppliers the role will be responsible for relevant month-end reconciliations and accruals and prepayment information. The role will ensure that all relevant purchase order systems are maintained in a timely and accurate way to allow efficient authorisation, processing of purchase invoices and payment of suppliers. This role will work closely with the Finance Manager and the rest of the Finance team, as part of the monthly reporting cycle, to ensure that relevant Management and Board reporting deadlines are met.
Reporting Structure
This position reports to the Finance Manager β Transactions & Projects.
The following specific job responsibilities relate to this position :
- Accounts Payable process including; process supplier invoices, generating payment lists /supplier payments, manage remittance process and handle supplier enquiries.
- Maintain purchasing and transport schedules, working closely with purchasing function and operations;
- Generation of supplier payments, ensuring that supplier payments are maintained within agreed payments terms;
- New supplier account creation process.
- Update purchase order registers as required;
- Accounts Receivable process including, completion of sales orders, production of sales invoices & credit notes;
- Support monthly account analysis as required.
This is a great career progression opportunity for someone interested in advancing within an accounting environment.
Please apply today to learn more about this compelling opportunity to join a true employer of choice!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Relocation assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterhead: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: LJ/AA
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Assistant roles across Ivalo Recruitment & Consulting Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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