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Assistant Accountant
Job Posted: 9 hours ago
Salary: £ 28,000 - 33,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
A well-established and highly respected organisation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join its finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will play a key role in producing accurate and timely financial information, and providing additional support to the Finance Director with analytical tasks.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build on their finance experience in a supportive, collaborative environment with strong professional development prospects.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and analyse cash flow, investigating any variances to budget.
Record bank payments accurately in the finance system.
Ensure all P&L transactions are recorded and coded correctly.
Support monthly WIP submissions and respond to queries.
Assist with month-end processes: including accruals, prepayments, and board/executive reporting packs.
Process and code monthly credit card statements.
Prepare partner payments, ensuring accurate coding and profit centre allocation.
Maintain and report on Net Zero records quarterly.
Support gross margin analysis and assist with key account finance.
Participate in external survey completions, including supporting calculations.
Contribute to finance training materials and content delivery.
Help maintain the finance intranet page and assist with internal communications.
Assist with ad-hoc projects and administrative tasks as required.Candidate Profile
We’re looking for someone who is:
A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
Highly professional, with a commitment to maintaining high standards.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
Well-organised, with strong time management and attention to detail.
Able to identify and manage risk effectively in financial processes.Key Characteristics
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
A proactive, professional attitude and the ability to represent the finance team effectively.
A diligent, motivated approach to achieving departmental and wider business goals.
A genuine commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement.What’s on Offer
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
A supportive and collaborative team culture.
Strong opportunities for career progression and professional development.
Flexible hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
Please send your CV to Rosie Hutcheon, or call (phone number removed) via the ‘Apply Now’ option to be considered for the roleBefore You Apply
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