The Vacancy
Scot JCB are currently looking for a detail-oriented, proactive, and reliable Part-Time Accounts Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting skills in a flexible working environment based in our Glasgow office.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 2:30pm (25 hours per week), based at our Glasgow office
Salary: Dependant on experience
Who are we?
The Scot JCB Group is made up of Scot JCB, Scot Agri, SPS and SIA.
Scot JCB has been supplying and servicing JCB machinery throughout Scotland and the North of England for over 60 years. We sold our first machine in 1956 and have grown into a highly specialised machinery distribution company operating through a network of 15 depots from Fraserburgh in the North East of Scotland to Carnforth in Lancashire. Scot JCB is the largest JCB distributor in the UK and we pride ourselves on providing our customers with world class service.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Process and reconcile invoices and payments
2. Help prepare weekly payment runs
3. Maintain and update financial records and ledgers
4. Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable
5. Respond to financial queries from internal teams or external partners
6. Collect debts by telephone, letter or email to ensure customers adhere to agreed terms
7. Investigate disputed items and ensure these are followed up by the relevant department
8. Maintain records of unresolved disputes and highlight these to senior management
9. Update customer details and open new accounts
10. Balance Sheets reconciliation
11. Other duties within the accounts team such as answering phone calls, processing incoming and outgoing mail etc.
12. Provide a professional service to both customers and employees
Skills and Qualifications:
1. Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant or in a similar role (1-2 years preferred)
2. A solid understanding of basic accounting principles
3. Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel)
4. Strong attention to detail and accuracy
5. Excellent organisational and time-management skills
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
7. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
8. Good team spirit, able to work well with colleagues at all levels in the business
In return you will receive:
1. A competitive salary, reviewed yearly
2. Free on-site parking
3. 30 days annual leave, increasing with length of service up to a total of 35 days
4. The option to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave per year
5. Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
6. Employee Assistance Programme - free counselling and legal advice
7. Access to high street discounts and savings through Perks
8. Contributory pension scheme
9. Life assurance of three times your annual salary
10. Employee referral programme
Please note: we do not accept agency CVs from those not on our PSL. Our PSL is currently closed.
The Company
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees and provide support to clients from all over the country.
The Benefits
A competitive salary, reviewed yearly
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance of three times your salary
30 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
JCB and in-house training
Healthcare cash plan
Employee assistance programme
Free onsite parking #J-18808-Ljbffr