Job Description:

Looking to build a successful career in finance? If you're proactive, motivated, and not afraid to take the initiative, we'd love to hear from you. 

Our client, Pulp-Tec, is a well-established and growing business seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their team in Cumbernauld. This is an office-based role offering the opportunity to become a key member of a professional and supportive finance team, where development is actively encouraged. 

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play an integral role in the day-to-day finance function, supporting month-end processes, preparing journals, maintaining the fixed asset register, and assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach will be essential to success in this role. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Bank Reconciliations on GBP and multi-currency accounts.   

• Completing month-end journals to account for wages, stock, prepayments, accruals, loans, and hire purchase.  

• Maintaining the Fixed Asset register and calculating depreciation monthly.   

• Manage and maintain contra and suspense accounts.  

• Ensure accurate data entry for computing our monthly profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statement.   

• Maintain inter-company balances and schedules.   

• Finalising and formatting monthly management accounts in line with group requirements.   

• Assist the finance manager for final accounts completion at year end. This consists of;   

• Fixed asset register revaluation.  

• Ensuring all financial data is stored and maintained in line with HMRC requirements.  

• Assistance with mapping for group consolidation – German GAP.  

• Assist with the yearly budget calculations. 

What They're Looking For 

• Minimum of three years' relevant experience in an accounting or finance role. 

• Experience of bank reconciliations, journal preparation, and month-end accounting processes.  

• Strong working knowledge of Excel and financial record keeping.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail 

• Able to work independently while also being a supportive team player 

• Ability to commute reliably to G68 9HQ 

About the Company 

Pulp-Tec is one of the leading producers of moulded pulp in Europe. They develop and produce moulded fibre products from 100% waste paper. Their extensive range of high-quality pulp paper products are strong and resilient, designed with a full cycle in mind – a totally endless lifespan!  

Together with their customers, they develop paper pulp solutions from first idea and concept design to prototype stage and final production of finished pulp parts. 

Pulp-Tec produces outstanding and innovative products to the highest industry standards. As an ISO 9001 certified company, they place great importance to the quality of their products and the professional cooperation with their customers 

Location: Cumbernauld 

Salary: £28,000 – £34,000