Assistant Accountant

Location: Lanark

Anderson Knight is proud to partner with its client to recruit a Part-Qualified Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and motivated finance professional who is looking to develop their career within a supportive environment while continuing their professional studies.
The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, supporting the wider team with a range of accounting duties and helping to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.

• Support month-end and year-end processes, ensuring deadlines are met.

• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.

• Assist with the preparation of accruals and prepayments.

• Process and review financial transactions, ensuring accuracy across the ledgers.

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.

• Assist with cash flow reporting and monitoring.

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure the integrity of accounting information.

• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on finance-related queries.

• Provide general support to the wider finance team as required.

The Ideal Candidate :

• Part-qualified accountant, currently studying towards CIMA or ACCA.

• Previous experience in an assistant accountant or similar finance role.

• Good understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes.

• Strong Excel skills and confident working with financial systems.

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• A proactive attitude with a genuine desire to learn and progress within finance.

• A good team player with strong communication skills.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to develop and progress within an established finance team.

• Support towards professional studies.

• A varied role offering exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities.

• A supportive working environment with opportunities for continued professional development.
If you are a part-qualified accountant studying towards CIMA or ACCA and are looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you