iMultiply
Interim Accounts Assistant
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Interim Assistant Accountant
£35,000 - £40,000 (pro rata) | Minimum 6-Month Contract | Fully Onsite | West Edinburgh Area
Are you an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for an interim opportunity where you can make an immediate impact? This role offers the chance to join a busy and growing organisation, supporting the finance function during a key period and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations.
The Organisation
This established and expanding business, delivering services to a global customer base. With continued growth and a fast-paced operating environment, they are seeking an experienced finance professional to support the team on an interim basis.
- Growing international business.
- Dynamic and collaborative working environment.
- Strong focus on operational excellence and customer experience.
- Supportive team with a hands-on approach.
- Fully office-based role offering close collaboration with stakeholders.
The Role
As Interim Assistant Accountant, you will support the finance team across a broad range of transactional and accounting activities. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and previous experience working with Sage.
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- Maintain daybooks and ensure financial records are accurate and up to date.
- Process purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions.
- Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Assist with month-end accounting processes.
- Prepare journals and support the maintenance of accurate financial data.
- Support reporting requirements and finance administration tasks.
- Ensure data integrity within Sage.
- Work closely with the wider team to support day-to-day finance operations.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a proactive and reliable finance professional who can quickly integrate into the team and contribute from day one.
Mandatory
- Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, or similar finance role.
- Strong working knowledge of Sage.
- Experience maintaining daybooks and processing financial transactions.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Availability to commit to a minimum three-month contract.
- Ability to work onsite five days per week.
Preferred
- Experience supporting month-end processes.
- Strong reconciliation skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience working within a fast-paced commercial environment.
- A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
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On Offer
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant Accountant seeking an immediate-start interim contract within a growing organisation.
- Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (pro rata).
- Minimum 6-month contract with potential for extension.
- Fully onsite role based in the West Edinburgh area.
- 40-hour working week.
- 28 days annual leave.
- Opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team.
- Immediate opportunity to add value within a growing business.
iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants.
iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's protected characteristics. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but don't meet every requirement, we would still encourage you to apply. Research shows that some groups are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria, and we believe potential and attitude are just as important as experience.
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