Assistant Accountant

Search are supporting the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant to join a growing organisation in Edinburgh with hybrid working. This role offers an excellent opportunity for those looking to move beyond transactional finance and gain broader exposure to management accounting, financial control and business reporting.

Working within a supportive and collaborative finance team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your technical accounting skills while contributing to projects that improve processes, controls and reporting across the organisation. It's an ideal next step for someone looking to broaden their exposure and for career development.

Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting month-end reporting activities, including journals, accruals and reconciliations
Completing balance sheet, ledger and suspense account reconciliations and investigating variances
Assisting with financial reporting and control processes across the finance function
Processing supplier invoices, employee expenses and payment runs
Managing finance-related queries from suppliers and internal stakeholders
Supporting finance projects and process improvement initiatives
Maintaining supplier records and ensuring accurate financial data
Helping identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls and automation

Skills and experience that will benefit your application:
Experience working within a finance or accounting environment
Understanding of reconciliations, journals and month-end processes
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
Exposure to Power BI, Power Query or reporting tools would be advantageous
A desire to continue developing a career within accountancy and finance

What's in it for you:
Salary of circa 28,000- 32,000, depending on experience
Hybrid working arrangement
Study support towards a professional accounting qualification
Exposure to month-end reporting, financial control and business partnering activities
Opportunity to work alongside experienced finance professionals
Involvement in process improvement and systems projects
Genuine progression opportunities within a growing finance team
Supportive and collaborative culture

To apply or find out more:
Please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at (url removed).

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.