Accountant

Perfect Placement; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Bookkeeper to manage daily financial tasks in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will have experience in bookkeeping, particularly in the motor trade, and be well-versed in accounting software. This role offers a salary of up to £27,000 pro rata and includes hybrid working options. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and a professional attitude. Benefits include a bonus scheme and 35 days annual leave.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Company pension

35 days annual leave

Staff discount

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or bookkeeping, ideally in the motor trade.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software, particularly Pinnacle or similar.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and ledgers.
• Process supplier invoices and monthly payments.
• Prepare monthly management and year-end accounts.

Skills

Accounting or bookkeeping experience

Knowledge of accounting software

High attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Friendly approach

Interest in motorbikes

Tools

Xero software

Job description

Overview

• Location: Edinburgh
• Salary: Up to £27,000 pro rata (based on 3 days per week)
• Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30am-5:30pm (1 hour lunch)
• Hybrid working available for 1 day per week
• Full Right to Work in the UK is Essential

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day bookkeeping and management of purchase & sales ledgers
• Processing supplier invoices and monthly payments
• Preparing monthly management accounts and year-end accounts
• Liaising with external auditors
• Monthly composite reporting to the manufacturer
• Bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Cash flow management and VAT returns
• Payroll preparation and liaison with external HR company
• Producing monthly management accounts for an associated rental & training business (using Xero software)

Requirements

• Proven accounting or bookkeeping experience, ideally within the motor trade
• Strong knowledge of accounting software (experience with Pinnacle or similar is advantageous but not essential)
• High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Reliable, professional, and friendly approach
• An interest in motorbikes is highly beneficial

Benefits

• Basic Salary £27,000
• Bonus scheme
• Company pension
• 35 days annual leave per year (pro rata)
• Staff discount
• Hybrid working - 1 day per week from home