Accounts Assistant in Stirling

Triage provides information, advice, guidance, skills, workplace training, work preparation and supportive recruitment services that help people secure a job, progress in the workplace and build meaningful careers. Delivering from locations across Scotland and North East England, Triage partners with multiple public, private and community organisations. Working with local, regional, and national stakeholders, prime contractors and Jobcentre Plus, we deliver employment, education and training programmes that respond to the social, cultural, inclusive and economic growth agendas.

We are looking for people to join us, who reflect our values. With offices across the UK, our values are what helps unite our teams and provides us with a sense of belonging. No matter the location we work in, or the role we carry out, we feel a sense of community and that's all because of our values. For us, our five values frame our interactions and set standards both internally and externally - they are the building blocks on how we do business:

• We thrive together
• We do something amazing every day
• We never give up
• We know our knowledge is power
• We act with kindness

In other words, if you have a true passion for working with and helping others, Triage could be the employer for you.

About the role: The Accounts Assistant contributes to the smooth running of the finance department. You will be joining a small but experienced finance team where teamwork and collaboration are key. You will also work closely with colleagues from other departments and across operations; you will therefore be comfortable working with others and building good working relationships across the business.

Triage is a Disability Confident Employer who wishes to engage and encourage people with a disability or long-term health condition, ensuring they have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the job and make reasonable adjustments to ensure candidates are not disadvantaged in any way.

Required criteria:

• Proven successful experience within a finance role
• Strong administrative skills
• Positive team player attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Flexible with the ability to multitask
• HNC/HND in Accounting or AAT Qualification

About the successful applicant:

• Thrive in a people-centric environment
• Compassionate with a true desire for helping people succeed
• Sharing ideas and best practice will come naturally to you
• Will go the extra mile to get the job done to the highest of standards

More details about the role (not an exhaustive list):

• Ensuring that all incoming invoices are accurately entered on the accounting system and allocated to the correct departments and match accompanying Purchase Order or other approved documentation.
• Following up on invoices awaiting approval from departmental managers.
• Reconciling purchase records with supplier statements.
• Correctly processing, coding, and allocating sales invoices and receipts.
• Following up all outstanding accounts in line with the company's procedures.
• Processing petty cash reimbursements and reconciling.
• Processing all bank payments and receipts daily and performing bank reconciliations daily.
• Raising payments to suppliers within agreed credit terms.
• Assist the Head of Finance and Management Accountant with the completion of Management Accounts Schedules and perform Balance Sheet reconciliations monthly.

NB: This job description is designed as guidance; there will be requirements to take on additional or alternative tasks to support the business as required. Your key tasks and responsibilities will be agreed with your line manager as part of the Triage performance management cycle.

For the successful candidate, this role will require a satisfactory Basic disclosure check. We handle all disclosure information in line with the relevant safeguarding legislation and the DBS Code of Practice, ensuring a fair and transparent process for all applicants. Cost will be reimbursed through our onboarding and internal expense process.