Accounts Assistant

Alexander Associates Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in the finance sector based in Edinburgh is seeking an assistant accountant. In this role, you will maintain financial records, assist with VAT Returns, and support month-end close activities. The ideal candidate should have strong accounting skills, familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks or Xero, and a keen attention to detail. This position requires eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience in accounting or bookkeeping roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day financial transactions and bookkeeping records.
• Conduct bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end close - journal and ledger adjustments.
• Prepare VAT Returns.
• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation.

Skills

Strong understanding of accounting and bookkeeping

Proficiency with accounting software

Strong Excel skills

Familiarity with UK VAT Regulations and HMRC submissions

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

Odoo

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Location: Edinburgh

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.