Finance Assistant

Are you a Part-Qualified Accountant, Accounting Graduate, or an experienced finance professional looking for your next challenge?

Escape Recruitment Services are recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturing organisation based in Fife. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established finance team in a varied accounting role offering exposure across financial reporting, month-end processes, banking, payroll support, and intercompany accounting.

The organisation offers a supportive environment, hybrid working, and study support for candidates looking to continue their professional development.

The Role

• Supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes
• Preparing accounting journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Managing banking activities, including payment processing and cash allocation
• Creating and processing intercompany back-charge invoices and resolving related queries
• Assisting with payroll administration, including the collation of overtime information
• Supporting month-end and year-end accounting activities
• Ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and in line with company procedures

About You

• Part-qualified accountant, an Accounting/Finance degree, or equivalent experience gained in a similar Accounts or Finance role
• Previous experience preparing financial reports, journals, and reconciliations
• Strong MS Excel experience and ideally ERP systems i.e. SAP
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
• A proactive, enthusiastic approach and a positive can-do attitude
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team