Finance Assistant

Three Bridges Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a long-established, growing business based in Glasgow. Operating in a niche technical field, the organisation has expanded steadily for over two decades and offers a stable, friendly and non-corporate environment where every team member can make a real impact.

Why Work Here?

  • Competitive salary £30,000–£35,000
  • Part-time role: 3-4 days per week with flexibility around working pattern
  • Secure and steadily growing organisation
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture
  • Additional holidays with length of service
  • Company pension scheme
  • Professional development supported by the employer
  • Regular team events
  • Strong commitment to safety, environmental standards and modern working practices

Job

As Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations across payroll, ledgers and payments. Responsibilities include:

  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns
  • Running the full monthly payroll including NIC, PAYE, pension contributions, expenses and shift allowances
  • Managing online banking and processing outgoing payments
  • Preparing and processing monthly supplier payments
  • Managing both sales and purchase ledgers
  • Matching purchase orders to supplier invoices
  • Delivering two payment runs per month
  • Processing between 10–20 line items at the start of the month, rising to around 100 at month end
  • Completing monthly bank reconciliations
  • Monitoring and checking client payments
  • Preparing accounts to trial balance
  • Supporting the external accountant with quarterly and year-end accounts
  • Working closely with office administrators to ensure accurate invoice and PO processing

You

You will be a detail-driven finance professional who enjoys being part of a small, collaborative team. You will bring:

  • Experience across purchase ledger, payroll and payment processing
  • Understanding of VAT returns and accounts preparation
  • Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate and timely payments
  • Sage 200 and Sage Payroll experience
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and online banking
  • Confidence using financial and payroll software
  • A proactive, supportive approach to working with colleagues
  • No formal qualifications required

At Three Bridges Recruitment, we believe in striving for brilliance and providing a relatable, honest service to every candidate. If this role feels like the right opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Three Bridges Recruitment LTD £30,000 - £35,000 per annum Glasgow