Assistant Accountant

Description

Search are supporting the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant to join our client's Finance team in Edinburgh's city centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience across all aspects of the finance function in a dynamic environment with a supportive team.

About the Role

As Assistant Accountant, you'll play a key role in processing financial transactions, supporting month-end accounts, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. You'll work closely with the Head of Finance and collaborate across the business to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Process purchase ledger invoices and reconcile supplier statements

Handle banking tasks, reconciliations and merchant reports

Post and reconcile daily revenue, investigating discrepancies

Support month-end processes including journals, accruals and reconciliations

Assist with management accounts preparation and audit

Generate internal reports and maintain service level agreements

Contribute to improvements in finance systems and processes

Skills and experience you'll ideally have:

Demonstrable experience in a finance function

AAT Accounting qualification or equivalent

Strong Excel skills and knowledge of Accounting software

Attention to detail and organisation skills

Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging internal & external stakeholders

What's in it for you:

Salary between 29,000 and 33,000, depending on experience

Personal development reviews and opportunities to expand your skills

Staff discounts, social events & a range of benefits

Opportunity to work in a friendly, passionate team

To apply or find out more, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at (url removed).

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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