Job Description

Accounts Assistant

Reports to: SSC Manager

Supervises: Not Applicable

Job function/Scope:

Blended role comprising of sales ledger, purchase ledger and treasury. Responsible for raising sales invoices to clients in accordance with month end schedule. Processing supplier invoices, completing supplier statement reconciliations and processing supplier payments.

Roles & responsibilities:

Raise sales invoices

Process supplier invoices

Complete supplier statement reconciliations

Resolve supplier queries

Assisting buyers with customer and supplier requests

Managing shared mailbox

Supplier payments

Potential Additional responsibilities

Any other delegated responsibilities as instructed by Management, provided the instruction is reasonable and you are capable and deemed competent to fulfil the request.

Performance Measure

Sales invoicing completed promptly and accurately

Purchase invoices processed in accordance with month end cut off

Supplier statement reconciliations completed monthly

Supplier payments processed in accordance with strict payment controls process

Qualifications and experience
oGood understanding of finance and have experience of working with sales ledger, purchase ledger and treasury
oComputer Literate, proficient in use of Excel and Word

Specific requirement-Competencies
oAbility to work on own initiative
oWell-developed communication and interpersonal skills
oFlexible, adaptable and able to organise competing demands
oAbility to work in a demanding environment

About PETERSON

Since 1920 Peterson operates in many different industries. From agriculture to coal and minerals, from oil and gas to biofuels and biomass. We arrange thorough inspections and coordinate logistics. We can transport your goods safely by sea, on land or by air. We serve our clients with integrity and honesty, using our experience to guarantee high quality service. Together we are One Peterson.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aberdeen AB11 6BR

Expected start date: 05/09/2025