Trainee Accounts Assistant in Glasgow

The Vacancy

We\’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Accounts Assistant to join our busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in accounting or finance. You\’ll gain valuable hands-on experience across a range of accounting tasks while receiving full on-the-job training and support from our experienced team.

We\’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised, and eager to start a career in finance. You\’ll have a positive attitude, good attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5pm, based at our Dennistoun office

Who are we?

The Scot JCB Group is made up of Scot JCB, Scot Agri, Stewart Plant Sales.

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 14 depots from Huntly in the Northeast 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.

As a Trainee Accounts Assistant, you\’ll learn to:

• Work within all areas of the finance team – including credit control and accounts payable
• Help maintain accurate financial records and systems
• Carry out general administrative tasks such as answering phone calls and emails
• Provide a professional and friendly service to both customers and employees

Training will be provided through on-the-job learning and guidance from experienced members of the finance team.

Preferred skills and experience

• No previous experience necessary as all training will be provided in-house
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail
• Good IT proficiency – comfortable learning new software
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
• Reliable, proactive, and keen to develop new skills

In return you will receive:

• Yearly salary review
• Free on-site parking
• 30 days annual leave, increasing with length of service up to a total of 35 days
• The option to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave per year
• Health and wellbeing plan – cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
• Employee Assistance Programme – free counselling and legal advice
• Access to high street discounts and savings through Perks
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Employee referral programme

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