Finance Assistant

CV-LibraryGlasgowpermanentPosted: 17 August 2026
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Purchase Ledger / Finance Assistant – Entry-Level Opportunity

Are you a recent Accounts graduate or HND student looking to take your first step into a career in Finance?

Have you worked in a busy office environment, gained your HND or degree in Accounting/Finance, and are now looking for an opportunity where you can put your studies into practice and develop your career?

Pertemps are working with a well-established organisation based just outside Glasgow City Centre, who are looking to add an enthusiastic and motivated Finance Assistant to their team.

This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone who is keen to learn, develop their finance skills and gain valuable experience within a busy Purchase Ledger environment.

What’s on offer?

Permanent position

Excellent opportunity for an Accounts/Finance graduate or HND-qualified candidate

Friday working from home

Free parking

Subsidised lunches

Friendly, supportive working environment

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Fantastic exposure to high-volume Purchase Ledger and transactional finance

Opportunity to build a long-term career within Finance

What will you be doing?

Working as part of a busy Finance team, you will gain hands-on experience across a range of Purchase Ledger and administrative duties, including:

Responding to supplier queries by phone and email

Processing invoices and maintaining supplier accounts

Assisting with supplier statement reconciliations

Supporting monthly BACS and cheque payment runs

Maintaining utility accounts across the organisation

Maintaining supplier and subcontractor accounts

Processing ad-hoc manual and foreign payments

Monitoring reception calls and internal mail

Building strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and clients

What are we looking for?

You don't need years of Purchase Ledger experience – this role is all about potential and the desire to start your Finance career.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

A degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related subject

Previous experience working in a busy office or administration environment

A genuine interest in developing a career within Finance

Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Good Microsoft Excel skills

A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Excellent communication skills

This could be the perfect opportunity to turn your Accounts qualification into your first step on the Finance career ladder!

Pertemps acts as both an employment business and an employment agency

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