Assistant Accountant

This is a strong opportunity to join a well-established financial services business known for its high standards, strong governance and long-term client relationships. Working within a collaborative finance team, you'll gain exposure to a varied portfolio of fund and corporate entities while continuing to progress your professional studies.

Based in Edinburgh and operating in a full-time, office-based role, this position will suit someone who enjoys responsibility, technical development and working closely with clients and senior stakeholders.

As Assistant Accountant, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across a mix of corporate and fund structures. Working alongside trainees and qualified accountants, you'll take ownership of core accounting processes while building deeper technical capability in a fast-paced financial services environment.

• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts for corporate and fund entities
• Supporting accounts payable and receivable, including oversight of postings and payments
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting compliance requirements
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory financial statements across multiple entity types
• Supporting drawdown and distribution notices
• Liaising with auditors and tax advisers, responding to queries and providing supporting documentation
• Building strong working relationships with clients and internal teams

• Actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification
• Previous experience within financial services, fund administration or a related environment
• A solid understanding of management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, organised approach
• Confidence communicating with colleagues, clients and external advisers
• Experience using Xero and Microsoft 365 would be advantageous

• Discretionary bonus
• Generous pension contribution
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Supportive environment with clear commitment to professional development

• Exposure to complex and interesting fund and corporate structures
• A clear development path for someone further along in their studies
• High-quality clients and strong governance standards
• A stable business with low staff turnover and long-term career prospects

To learn more or apply, please contact Laura Buchanan Owen at lau for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we'll be in touch.