Job Description

We are a growing retail and distribution business looking for a permanent Accounts Assistant/Office Administrator to join our small office-based team in East Kilbride, Glasgow.

Our Office Administrator & Accounts Assistant is a key role within the company. You will work with accounting procedures such as purchase ledger and credit control, help in the running of the office, and assist the Management team.

You will be working between our group of companies including our award winning retail store and website,

www.aboutliving.co.uk

and our exclusive distribution company and website,

www.oliolsen.com

.

The job is permanent and office based.

You will be based at our office in East Kilbride, Glasgow, however you may have to visit our store and assist at trade shows such as The Spring Fair in Birmingham.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Assistant Duties:

Processing Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger invoices and credit notes. Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries as required. Producing suggested weekly payment reports and assisting with payment runs. Credit Control function, including resolving issues and chasing payments. Posting and allocating payments across both Purchase and Sales Ledgers. Producing summaries of financial information such as shop sales figures.
Other Office Duties:

Answering calls. Assisting customers and suppliers with queries as required. Monitoring the shared central inbox. Other ad hoc administrative duties as required. Assisting the rest of the team in the office and warehouse when required during busy periods.

Candidate Specification:

Ability to take initiative and manage own workload. Strong communication and team-working skills. Minimum foundational knowledge of accounting principles is required. Robust Microsoft skills including strong experience with Excel and Word. Minimum 2 years experience in an office environment. Strong numerical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

What We Will Offer you

Excellent working environment Workplace Pension Scheme Generous staff discount on our exclusive range of homeware and gifts 28 days holiday entitlement On-site free parking

Standard Hours of Work

Monday - Friday: 9am - 5:30pm (5pm finish on Fridays)

Work Remotely

No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 25,750.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Store discount
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AL-OFFICE-161123