Assistant Accountant

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