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 Manager across a broad range of accounting activities including daily transactional work, process improvement and 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 £36k – 41k, depending on experience
• Flexible working hours to suit full‑time or part‑time