Assistant Accountant

THE ORGANISATION

Are you looking to develop your career in finance within a dynamic and culturally rich environment?

The organisation is a well-established cultural venue, situated in a vibrant area of Edinburgh. As part of its ongoing digital transformation and commitment to financial excellence, the organisation seeks a dedicated Assistant Accountant to support its busy finance team.

• Operates within the hospitality, heritage, and tourism sectors
• Manages complex financial processes, including statutory compliance and management reporting
• Emphasises innovation, teamwork, and professional development
• Supports a high-profile, digitally-driven environment

As an Assistant Accountant, you will be supporting the day-to-day financial operations for a multi-site visitor attraction. Your key responsibilities will include preparing monthly management accounts, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and delivering financial reporting accuracy. Your work will contribute to the financial health and strategic decision-making of the organisation.

• Prepare and support the delivery of management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset management
• Assist in month-end closing procedures and compliance with reporting schedules
• Support credit control and cash flow management to optimise liquidity
• Contribute to statutory reporting and VAT returns
• Support internal controls, audit readiness, and maintain financial controls and policies
• Analyse financial data and produce insights for management review and stakeholder reporting

We're seeking candidates with relevant financial experience, strong organisational skills, and a passion for accuracy and compliance.

Mandatory:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in finance administration or accounting support
• AAT Part Qualified or similar qualification
• Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced level) and Word
• Ability to work effectively with bespoke IT systems and data analysis tools

Preferred:

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Sage, or Oracle
• Knowledge of UK VAT
• Exposure to automation and digital transformation projects in finance
• Previous experience within heritage, hospitality, or visitor attractions
• Ability to generate insights using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
• Experience in management accounting, budgeting, or forecasting in similar environments

This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to a unique cultural venue while honing your finance skills. The organisation offers a supportive environment, ongoing professional development, and a chance to be part of a passionate team responsible for managing significant financial processes. The role is based onsite in a historic setting but offers a hybrid work model. The starting salary is circa £35,000 per annum, with additional benefits, and the position is permanent with an initial 12-month contract.

iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's 'protected characteristic'. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity.

Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth.