Assistant Accountant

We're recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing business in Aberdeen that's looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, or Finance Assistant who is looking to take the next step in their career. The successful Assistant Accountant will enjoy a varied role, combining Accounts Assistant responsibilities (AP / AR / Bank Reconciliation / Credit Control) with Month-End accounting and financial reporting, whilst receiving the support and training needed to progress into preparing Management Accounts over time.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Accounts Assistant who s ready to develop into an Assistant Accountant, or an established Assistant Accountant looking to broaden their accounting knowledge within a supportive SME environment.

• Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Accountant will support the day-to-day running of the finance department, with responsibilities including:
• Processing and reconciling purchase invoices, supplier payments, and employee expenses
• Managing the Purchase Ledger and supporting Sales Ledger activities
• Raising sales invoices, allocating customer receipts, and supporting Credit Control
• Preparing payment runs and processing electronic payments
• Completing bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with Month-End processes, including journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Supporting the preparation of monthly Management Accounts, with the opportunity to take increasing ownership over time
• Assisting with VAT Returns and ensuring financial compliance
• Producing financial reports and analysis using Excel
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting Year-End activities
• Working closely with the Finance Manager to improve finance processes and reporting
• Providing ad hoc support across the wider finance function as required

• Previous experience as an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar finance role
• Good working knowledge of Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, bank reconciliations, and transactional finance
• Some exposure to Month-End activities, journals, accruals, or prepayments would be advantageous, but is not essential
• A genuine desire to develop into a Management Accountant and build a long-term career in finance
• Microsoft Excel skills and experience using finance systems
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills

If you re an ambitious Assistant Accountant or Accounts Assistant looking for a role that offers genuine career development towards becoming a Management Accountant, we d love to hear from you. Please send your CV via the advert for immediate consideration.