Accounts Assistant Motherwell, £15 per hour, Motherwell, Permanent

We are currently looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant based in Motherwell. This is a permanent role offering a competitive hourly rate of £15 per hour. The position provides a supportive and forward-thinking work environment with excellent opportunities for career development within a growing company.

This role would suit a detail-oriented individual with experience in accounts administration, payroll, and reconciliations, who is comfortable working with accounting software such as Sage and Xero.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and forward-thinking work environment
• Opportunities for career development within a growing company

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all timesheets are received and processed on a weekly basis
• Run payroll, ensuring all workers are paid accurately and on time
• Generate and send client invoices with correct details, purchase orders, and payment terms
• Track incoming payments and reconcile all financial transactions
• Issue invoices and receipts to clients for payments received
• Resolve outstanding payments and send collection statements when necessary
• Update account information and maintain accurate client records
• Make outbound calls to clients to confirm invoices and ensure regular, timely payment

Requirements:

• Experience working with Sage and/or Xero
• Experience in preparing statements of accounts and account reconciliation
• Credit control experience is advantageous but not essential
• Solid overall accounts experience, gained through qualification or hands-on experience
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

About Our Client:

Our client is a well-established waste management and recycling company based in Motherwell. They provide a wide range of waste collection, recycling, and disposal services to commercial, industrial, and public sector clients. Known for their commitment to safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility, the company delivers efficient and sustainable solutions while maintaining high standards of customer service. With an experienced workforce and modern facilities, they focus on long-term client partnerships, operational excellence, and innovation in waste management practices.