Accounts Assistant in Livingston

Livingston, Scotland EH54, United Kingdom • £27,000 - £30,000 Full-time Permanent

Who Are We: Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. With nationwide coverage and skilled local teams, we deliver a reliable end-to-end service that ensures homes and public spaces are safe, sustainable, and well-maintained. We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy-efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes. Our approach combines quality workmanship, strong resident communication, and efficient project delivery to achieve the best outcomes for customers and communities. Driven by ambitious growth plans, we continue to expand our capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients. Our reputation is built on consistent service delivery, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

The Role: As an Accounts Assistant you will support the finance department by performing day-to-day accounting and administrative tasks. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with financial reporting to ensure the smooth operation of the organization’s accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing purchase invoices and reconciling supplier accounts
• Managing and processing transactions on the expense management system
• Handling production petty cash reconciliations and internal accounts filing
• Assisting with the preparation of weekly payment runs and resolving supplier queries
• Supporting the month-end process and assisting the senior finance team with ad hoc tasks across the group
• Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to data protection procedures
• Complying with financial controls and company policies
• Assisting with audits and finance-related queries

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail in processing invoices, reconciliations, and data entries
• Comfortable working with figures, percentages, and financial documents
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Capable of working to tight month-end or production delivery deadlines
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and clients
• Proactive in resolving issues independently or escalating appropriately
• High level of accuracy and numeracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Why Join Cardo Group: We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is rooted in our core values:

• Teamwork: We collaborate, support one another, and achieve more together.
• Integrity: We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in everything we do.
• Excellence: We set high standards and deliver quality for our people and our customers.
• Respect: We value every individual and create a space where all voices are heard.

We ensure fair opportunities, embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences, and foster a culture where everyone truly belongs. Join us on our ambitious, exciting, and inclusive journey.