Assistant Accountant

Cooper Parry (previously known as Hutcheon Mearns) are delighted to be supporting a well-known family-run Engineering business in Glenrothes in their recruitment of an Assistant Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant looking to progress their career - with the opportunity of study support post-probation period! This is a key post within the organisation providing support to the Finance Manager with financial operations.

This is a full-time office based role, with a 1pm finish on a Friday! The client is ideally looking for someone to start Immediately.

The Job Opportunity

Reporting to the Finance Manager, as the Assistant Accountant you will be responsible for:

• Invoice processing – sales and purchases
• Processing bank payments
• Bank reconciliations
• Credit credit – for a few main customers
• VAT Returns
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Management Accounts preparation experience would be beneficial
• Sage 50 knowledge would be beneficial, but not required as the company will be moving to Business Central at some point next year

The Candidate

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Competence in Microsoft Packages (Sage knowledge would be advantageous)
• An understanding of accounts payable, receivable and bank reconciliation
• Previous experience working to deadlines, with a keen eye for details and organisational skills
• Experience in VAT returns would be advantageous
• Experience in Management Accounts preparation would be advantageous

On Offer?

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 for the right candidate
• Study support post probation period available
• 1pm finish on a Friday
• Annual leave / Company pension plan

Next Steps

If you are keen on the sound of the role of Assistant Accountant, please hit 'apply' or get in touch with Sarah Livingston on sar and i can share the full job pack.