Robert Half
Assistant Accountant
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Assistant Accountant
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing organisation based in Edinburgh.
This role would suit an ambitious finance professional who is looking to continue developing their technical accounting skills within a supportive and collaborative finance team. You will gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities while working alongside experienced finance professionals.
The successful candidate will ideally be part-qualified or currently studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ICAS, with previous experience gained within an accounting or finance environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting month-end processes, including the preparation of journals, accruals, and prepayments
- Assisting with the preparation of management accounts and financial reporting
- Completing balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investigating, and resolving discrepancies
- Maintaining accurate financial records across purchase ledger, sales ledger, and general bookkeeping activities
- Supporting VAT return preparation and ensuring compliance requirements are met
- Assisting with financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries and provide finance support
- Contributing to wider finance projects, process improvements, and ad-hoc accounting activities
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- Previous experience within an accounting or finance environment
- Working towards a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or ICAS desirable)
- Experience supporting or preparing management accounts and financial reporting
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping
- Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
- Strong communication skills with a proactive and collaborative approach
If you are looking for your next step within finance and would like to join an organisation that values development and progression, we would welcome your application.
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