Scaled Solutions Ltd.
Assistant Accountant
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Department: Field Support Team / Office Team
Location: Livingston Compensation: £30,000 - £40,000 / year
Description
Scaled Solutions Assistant Accountant Livingston, Scotland
Have you worked your way up in a finance environment and are ready for a new challenge? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic support services team at Scaled Solutions Ltd as an Assistant Accountant. If you are motivated, proactive, have finance experience, and are eager to contribute to the success of a growing business, this role is perfect for you. If your experience has been within the finance function of an SME, this will be advantageous.
About the Role
As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Finance function. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and Management Accountant, handling a variety of financial tasks that are vital for our business operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Post transactions and resolve internal and external queries
- Prepare project cost reports and assist with stock takes
- Analyse cost of sales and review project costs
- Assist the Management Accountant with accruals and prepayments
- Reconcile balance sheets for debtors, creditors etc.
- Assist with monthly management accounts and group accounts
- Generate budget reports and handle overseas supplier payments
- Update fixed asset register and post depreciation
- Prepare and submit VAT returns
- Handle foreign currencies and withholding tax
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Working Patterns
We offer a variety of working patterns upon completion of probation, including a compressed week and 9-day fortnight.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within an SME
- Proficiency in MS Excel and SAGE Line 50 or similar accounting software
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- HNC/HND Accounting qualifications are desirable
Personal Qualities
- Dynamic and enthusiastic team player with initiative
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to manage tasks independently and meet tight deadlines
- A ‘can-do’ attitude with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
The Company
Scaled Solutions Ltd is a globally recognised independent chemical testing laboratory and consultancy headquartered in Livingston, Scotland. We specialise in innovative solutions and services for the oil and gas industry, including production chemical qualification, drilling & completion fluids, green technologies, and more. Our international presence extends to the Middle East, USA, and Malaysia.
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Part of the Celnor Group
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
Important Information
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.
We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.
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