Accountant - VR/31575

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Aberdeen is looking for an experienced Accountant to support their business on a temporary basis. The role covers all aspects of accounting including accounts receivable and payable, payroll, and month-end processes. Candidates should possess strong accounting skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Competitive day rate and hybrid working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Varied and interesting role

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Strong and varied range of accounting skills required.
• Experience in accounts receivable and payable.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts receivable/payable and process payments.
• Administrate payroll accurately for all staff.
• Prepare for audits with relevant documentation.
• Complete month-end close and reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting skills

Adaptability to systems

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accountant to support the business through a busy spell on a temporary basis. This role will be very broad, and see you involved in the full accounting process, including areas such as AP, AR, month end and payroll. You should have a strong and varied range of accounting skills to succeed in this role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting accounts receivable and payable, including invoice processing, payments, reconciliations, and debtor/vendor follow-up.
• Preparing and issuing customer invoices, ensuring accuracy of data and timely reporting.
• Processing employee expenses, mileage claims, and corporate card transactions.
• Administrating payroll for all staff, contractors, and self-employed workers, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
• Maintaining payroll records, reconciling timesheets, and ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
• Reporting and processing employee absences such as sickness and parental leave with relevant authorities.
• Preparing documentation and supporting materials for audits.
• Supporting month-end close, including accruals, provisions, and asset or lease management.
• Completing reconciliations for general ledger, bank accounts, VAT, and other statutory returns.
• Contributing to process improvements and providing ad-hoc financial support to the team.

About You

• A quick learner who can pick things up quickly and hit the ground running.
• Hold a strong set of accounting skills, with experience in a broad variety of areas.
• Good experience and adaptability to work with a number of systems.
• Able to work independently as well as be an effective part of a team.

What’s In It For You?

• A competitive day rate.
• The opportunity to work in a varied and interesting role.
• Hybrid working options available.