Simply Solutions (Europe) Limited

Accounts Assistant Simply Solutions Location: International Operations Centre, Livingston, West Lothian Role: Office-based Simply Solutions is growing, and we re looking for an energetic and highly accurate Ledger Clerk to join our Finance team at our International Operations Centre in Livingston. This is a busy, fast-paced role within an international facilities management business, so we re looking for someone who enjoys working at pace, can confidently process high volumes of financial transactions , and maintains exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. You ll be working across our finance systems as well as multiple third-party client platforms, so being comfortable with technology, learning different systems and managing competing priorities is essential. Previous hands-on experience of Xero is a must. Key Responsibilities High-volume processing of purchase and sales ledger transactions Processing, coding and matching supplier invoices accurately Allocating customer and supplier payments Supplier statement and account reconciliations Bank and credit card reconciliations Investigating and resolving invoice and account discrepancies Supporting supplier payment runs Maintaining accurate financial records within Xero Processing financial information across multiple third-party client portals and platforms Liaising with suppliers and internal operational teams to resolve queries Supporting month-end processes and financial reporting Ensuring all transactions are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines About You We re looking for someone who is energetic, organised and comfortable working in a high-volume environment. You will need: Previous Xero experience essential Strong purchase and/or sales ledger experience Experience processing high volumes of transactions An excellent level of accuracy and attention to detail The ability to work confidently across multiple systems and third-party client platforms Strong organisational and time-management skills The ability to work to strict daily, weekly and month-end deadlines Confidence investigating discrepancies rather than simply processing transactions Good Excel and general IT skills A positive, proactive approach and willingness to support the wider team This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a busy finance environment , takes pride in getting the detail right and wants to become part of an ambitious and growing international business. International Operations Centre Livingston, West Lothian Xero experience essential Office-based Interested in joining Team Simply? Please get in touch directly or send us your CV.

Location: Simply Solutions Europe International Operations Centre, Livingston, West Lothian Department: Finance Reporting to: Head of Finance / Senior Management Role: Office-based About Simply Solutions Europe Simply Solutions Europe is a growing international facilities management business, delivering facilities management and maintenance solutions for leading organisations across the UK, Ireland and Europe. Operating from our International Operations Centre in Livingston, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service, strong financial control and innovative solutions for our clients. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our Finance team. About the Role We are seeking an experienced, organised and commercially aware Bookkeeper who can take responsibility for the accurate day-to-day processing and maintenance of our financial records. Previous Xero experience is essential. The successful candidate will be confident working across purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliation, supplier payments and general bookkeeping activities within a busy commercial environment. You will work closely with our Finance, Commercial and Operational teams and will play an important role in ensuring our financial information is accurate, current and available to support effective decision-making. Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate financial records within Xero Complete regular bank and credit card reconciliations Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies Allocate customer and supplier payments accurately Maintain nominal ledger accuracy Process journals, accruals and prepayments Assist with month-end financial processes Support preparation of monthly management accounts Assist with WIP and accrual reporting Maintain accurate supporting documentation and financial records Support VAT preparation and other statutory financial reporting Work with external accountants and advisers where required Support annual audit and year-end accounting processes Identify discrepancies and ensure financial queries are resolved promptly Support continuous improvement of finance processes and controls About You You will be an experienced Financial Professional who is comfortable taking ownership of your workload and working accurately to deadlines. Essential Strong previous bookkeeping experience Proven hands-on Xero experience Experience of purchase and sales ledger Strong bank reconciliation experience Good understanding of accruals, prepayments and nominal ledger accounting Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail Strong Microsoft Excel skills Highly organised and able to manage competing deadlines Confident investigating and resolving financial discrepancies Comfortable communicating with suppliers, customers and colleagues Ability to work independently while contributing to the wider Finance team High degree of confidentiality and professionalism Desirable HND Accounting / AAT qualification or equivalent experience Experience within facilities management, maintenance or another service-based business Experience supporting management accounts Experience working within a multi-company or international business Experience of WIP and accrual reporting What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who takes pride in accuracy and ownership. You will be proactive rather than simply transactional someone who notices when something does not look right, investigates it and ensures it is resolved. As Simply Solutions continues to grow, there will be opportunities for the right person to develop alongside the business and become an important part of our wider Finance and Commercial team.