Accounts Assistant

Bancon Group; Banchory; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a proactive Accounts Assistant to join its Finance team in Banchory. The successful candidate will process invoices and support various financial tasks, ensuring compliance with policies and deadlines. Applicants should possess strong attention to detail, excellent organization skills, and proficiency in accounting systems. This position offers competitive salary, medical benefits, and generous holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

34 days holidays (or pro rata)

Profit share bonus scheme

Pension

Death in service benefit

Discount scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Confident communication and teamwork ability.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices, GRNs, and delivery tickets.
• Code invoices accurately and ensure compliance with VAT.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Set up new suppliers and process internal payments.
• Assist with plant invoicing and purchase orders.
• Support payment runs and meet deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records and manage finance inboxes.
• Support month-end reconciliations and finance admin.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time-management skills

Confident communication

Teamwork

Proficiency in accounting systems

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Location: Banchory, Aberdeenshire

Contract: Full Time

About us:

The Bancon Group is one of Scotland’s leading house building and construction companies. The Group comprises three businesses: Bancon Homes, Bancon Construction, and Deeside Timberframe. With 50 years of expertise, we have built a reputation as a trusted partner, delivering a diverse portfolio of projects serving both private and public sectors. The Group has a combined turnover of over £120m and this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Finance department in a growing business, headquartered in Aberdeenshire with operations UK wide.

Overview

Bancon Homes and Bancon Construction are seeking a proactive Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team.

What you’ll do

• Process purchase invoices, GRNs and delivery tickets
• Code invoices accurately and ensure compliance with VAT and company policies
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries professionally
• Set up new suppliers and support internal payment processing
• Assist with plant invoicing and purchase orders
• Support payment runs and ensure deadlines are met
• Maintain accurate records and manage shared finance inboxes
• Support month‑end reconciliations and general finance admin

What you’ll bring

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Excellent organisation and time‑management skills
• Confident communication and teamwork
• Proficiency in accounting systems and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Our benefits and employment offerings:

• Competitive salary
• Medical benefits
• 34 days holidays (or pro rata)
• Profit share bonus scheme
• Pension
• Death in service benefit
• Discount scheme
• Enhanced family friendly policies