Assistant Accountant

Search are supporting the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant in Edinburgh with flexible working options. Within the role, you'll support the Finance & Administration Manager across a broad range of accounting activities, from daily transactional work, process improvements to month end processes. If you're an experienced Bookkeeper or Assistant Accountant looking to be part of a friendly team in a role that provides variety and ownership, you'd be encouraged to apply.

This is a site-based role that offers flexibility to tailor your hours. Whether you prefer full time or part time, you'll play a key part in keeping a multi site business running smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Supporting preparation of monthly management accounts

* Preparing journals including accruals and prepayments

* Liaising with auditors at year end

* Processing sales invoices, purchase invoices and expenses

* Posting daily receipts and payments

* Completing bank and other reconciliations

* Processing month end payments and ad hoc payment runs

* Reporting on debtors and creditors

* Preparing and filing VAT and other statutory returns

* Assisting with budgets and forecasts

* Recommending improvements across systems and processes

* Supporting senior management with finance tasks and ad hoc reporting

Skills and experience that will benefit your application:

* Hands‑on experience across core finance tasks including reconciliations, journals, VAT returns and month‑end support

* Experience assisting with budgeting and forecasting

* Proficiency with Accounting software and Excel

* Attention to detail and strong organisational skills

* Interpersonal skills, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels

* Open to Part Qualified (PQ), Qualified by Experience (QBE) or Qualified applicants

What's in it for you:

* A salary range of circa £35k - 40k, depending on experience

* Flexible working hours to suit full time or part time

* Varied workload across multiple business areas

* Training and study support

* Free staff parking

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