Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

• Location: Haymarket, Edinburgh
• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

Reed Accountancy are working with a fast growing business who are seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This role would see the successful candidate working closely with the Finance Manager in supporting month-end processes.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Maintaining month-end processes
• Posting journals and maintaining fixed-asset registers
• Managing prepayments and accruals
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Managing company payroll processing
• Handling daily banking duties
• Reconciling bank accounts
• Managing payment runs
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in a similar accounting role
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience in financial systems

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Study support on offer
• Joining a fast-growing company
• Routes for development and progression