Job Description
Search are supporting the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant to join our client's office in Midlothian. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in producing accurate monthly management accounts and providing financial insight across the business. From supporting month-end close to preparing reports for senior management, this is a hands-on role where your contribution will be visible and valued.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assist in preparing subsidiary and group management accounts
Support month-end processes across cashbook, sales, purchase and ledgers
Maintain and reconcile fuel stock, fuel card usage, fixed assets etc
Post payroll and expenses
Conduct variance analysis across key cost areas
Produce management information and profitability reports for senior leadership
Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation
Provide cover for weekly payroll and assist credit control and ledger teams
Skills and experience you'll ideally have:
Demonstrable experience in similar role
Part-qualified Accountant desirable but not essential
Experience in financial reporting
Knowledge of VAT & corporation tax
Excel proficiency
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to engage internal & external stakeholders
Organised, detail-focused and able to meet deadlines independently
Proactive approach to improving processes and systems
What's in it for you:
Salary range of circa 28k- 32k
Hybrid working with flexibility around office days
Support for professional development and training
Career development reviews
Study support & progression opportunities
Collaborative & supportive team culture
Company benefits and well-being initiatives
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.
