Accounts Assistant Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
Location – Remote Position but you will be required to to meet up in an office in Glasgow 1 to 2 days per month (Full Equipment Provided)
Annual Salary – Competitive salary plus fantastic benefits
Hours – 40hrs a week – Flexibility on start/finish times
At Percepta, we bring first-class service across each market we support. As an Accounts Assistant in in the UK, you’ll be a part of creating and delivering amazing customer experiences, while also enjoyingthe satisfaction of being part of a unique culture.
What You’ll Be Doing:
The primary responsibility of this role is the performance of all Accounts Receivable and Payable tasks for all countries within the EAPAC region (UK, Germany, South Africa, Australia & Thailand).
During a Typical Day, You’ll:
Revenue & Invoicing:
· Generate sales invoices ensuring accuracy and timeliness and ensure these are appropriately reviewed & approved prior to processing
· Post generated invoices to Oracle & Ariba
· Reconcile revenue calculations to Oracle GL on a monthly basis, ensuring all invoices are coded and processed accurately and revenue reconciliation reports are prepared
· Provide analysis to business re cash collection, forecasts and debtors analysis
- Ensure Sarbanes Oxley procedures are followed
- Ensure effective internal controls are applied to all Accounting functions and recommend improvements as required
Cash Collection & Credit Control:
· Post all payments, adjustments and/or payment corrections in a timely manner
· Monitor client invoice status to ensure timely cash collection (date invoices sent to client, approved and scheduled for payment)
· Provide credit control to ensure timely resolution of queries and debt collection
Accounts Payable:
· Monitor AP mailbox to ensure that all purchase invoices are received & recorded on the excel payment run files
· Post purchase invoices to Sage ensuring that all purchase invoices and expense claims are correctly coded and VAT is treated correctly
· Set up wire payments for all non-UK payments and BACs files for UK payments
· Preparation of month end AP journals to reflect monthly Sage AP processing in Oracle
· Resolve any supplier issues and respond to queries within mailbox
What You Bring to the Role:
· Secondary School qualifications or similar: GCSE/ O Grades/ N/SVQ’s Level 1&2 or equivalent work experience
· Practiced experience in position related experience such as Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, bookkeeping/accounting functions
· Experience in operating in an international organisation is advantageous
Skills
· Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (Oracle)
· Excellent communication skills
· Ability to work to tight deadlines and associated pressure
· Attention to detail
· Self-starter - can work without supervision
What You Can Expect:
· Life Assurance 4 x annual salary, contributory pension scheme, private medical and comprehensive travel insurance for you and family in line with Scheme rules.
· 25 days Annual leave to start, increases by 1 day on anniversary of start date for the first 5 years, meaning a potential maximum of 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
· Discounted dental scheme, discounts on brand new vehicles and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
· Free eye test with money towards new prescription glasses.
About Percepta:
Established in 2000, Percepta has contact centers across the globe that proudly deliver a frictionless customer experience to our clients.
Our values are the heartbeat of our organisation, and we live, breathe, and play by them every day.
As a Percepta team member, you can expect:
Culture of Service – to be treated like you are the customer from day one
Teamwork– belonging to a supportive family team environment that encourages growth, fosters trust and open communication, and acknowledges value in your contributions
Respect– a team that is accountable, dependable and gives you their full attention
Proactive– to surround yourself with solution-oriented people who strive to improve themselves, others, and the organization
Career Growth – lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds
Diversity – be a part of our growing diverse and community-minded organization that is all about having fun!
Competitive Compensation – we take care of family, which is why we offer more than just competitive wages and great benefits. Our programs offer incentives and promote physical, mental, and financial wellness.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,500.00-£26,880.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow
