Assistant Accountant

Search Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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.

• 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

• 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

• Salary range of circa £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

Associate

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting

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