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Accounts Assistant
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 32,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Position: Accounts Assistant
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)
What You'll Be Doing:
My client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Edinburgh. The team is responsible for the accurate management and maintenance of financial records across all group entities, including both client and office ledgers.
Key Responsibilities:
Allocating and processing all bank receipts across client and office accounts.
Reviewing and setting up electronic banking payments (CHAPS, BACS, Faster Payments, international transfers), ensuring all Anti-Money Laundering checks are completed prior to processing.
Processing a variety of accounting transactions to the firm’s finance system, including payments, receipts, transfers, bill payments, disbursement transfers, bill reversals, and third-party cheques.
Managing opening, closing and day-to-day movements relating to designated client bank accounts.
Reviewing cheque requests to ensure compliance with internal authorisation procedures and turnaround times.
Completing remedial actions arising from daily bank reconciliations, including resolving unmatched items, cancelling stale cheques, and returning unallocated funds in line with internal procedures.
Liaising directly with senior stakeholders regarding client and firm transactions.
Preparing and submitting regular cheque and cash banking.
Running the monthly client account interest calculation and any ad-hoc interest calculations required.
Ensuring all daily documentation is electronically filed for audit purposes.
Supporting the finance function during the annual audit cycle.
Participating in team meetings, contributing to process improvements and ensuring procedures remain up to date.
Assisting with general ad-hoc departmental duties as required.Skills & Experience
Previous experience within a high-volume transactional environment is desirable.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy and enthusiasm for financial work.
Understanding of HMRC VAT requirements and Anti-Money Laundering regulations is beneficial.
Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Confident communicator with strong written and verbal interpersonal skills.
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