Accounts Assistant

Alexander Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in the space sector is seeking a Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to enhance its finance team in Edinburgh. This role involves managing daily financial transactions, performing bank reconciliations, and assisting with month-end closings. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in accounting, experience with accounting software, and the ability to ensure accuracy in financial records. The salary for this position ranges from £28,000 to £35,000, reflecting the skills and experience required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Proficiency in using accounting software.
• Familiarity with UK VAT regulations and HMRC submissions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day financial transactions and bookkeeping records.
• Conduct bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end close processes including journal and ledger adjustments.

Skills

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Accounting Software Proficiency

Excel Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

Odoo

Job description

Job title: Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant

Location: Edinburgh

Salary:£28k - £35k

About the role

Due to continued growth our client, a growing organisation in the space sector, are looking to strengthen their finance team and bring in the addition of an assistant accountant to assist with day to day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately maintain day-to-day financial transactions and bookkeeping records
• Bank reconciliations
• Support month end close - journal and ledger adjustments
• Preparation of VAT Returns
• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting and bookeeping
• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Odoo or similar)
• Strong excel Skills
• Familiarity with UK VAT Regulations and HMRC submissions
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

About Alexander Associates

For more than 30 years, Alexander Associates has been committed to recruiting top talent within the engineering sector. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity/paternity.