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Assistant Accountant

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Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH13EG, Scotland

Salary

£29,000 - £33,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Search is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for a client in Edinburgh's city centre.
  • This position offers a salary between £29,000 and £33,000, depending on experience.
  • Candidates should have demonstrable experience in a finance function and ideally hold an AAT Accounting qualification.
  • Key responsibilities include processing financial transactions, supporting month-end accounts, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • The role provides an opportunity to work in a supportive team environment with personal development reviews and various employee benefits.

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

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

Your key responsibilities will include:
* 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 desirable
* 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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