Accounts Assistant

Certain Advantage; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their Edinburgh team on a hybrid basis. The ideal candidate will manage bank receipts, process payments, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential. The role involves liaising with stakeholders and participating in audits. This position offers a salary between £27,000 and £32,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transaction-heavy environment is desirable.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are crucial.
• Understanding of anti-money laundering regulations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Allocate and process bank receipts across accounts.
• Set up electronic banking payments, ensuring compliance.
• Manage client bank accounts and handle daily movements.
• Prepare regular cheque and cash banking as needed.
• Assist during the annual audit cycle.

Skills

Previous experience within a high-volume transactional environment

Strong attention to detail

Understanding of HMRC VAT requirements

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Confident communicator

Job description

Position: Accounts Assistant

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience)

What You'll Be Doing:

My client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Edinburgh. The team is responsible for the accurate management and maintenance of financial records across all group entities, including both client and office ledgers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Allocating and processing all bank receipts across client and office accounts.
• Reviewing and setting up electronic banking payments (CHAPS, BACS, Faster Payments, international transfers), ensuring all Anti-Money Laundering checks are completed prior to processing.
• Processing a variety of accounting transactions to the firm's finance system, including payments, receipts, transfers, bill payments, disbursement transfers, bill reversals, and third-party cheques.
• Managing opening, closing and day-to-day movements relating to designated client bank accounts.
• Reviewing cheque requests to ensure compliance with internal authorisation procedures and turnaround times.
• Completing remedial actions arising from daily bank reconciliations, including resolving unmatched items, cancelling stale cheques, and returning unallocated funds in line with internal procedures.
• Liaising directly with senior stakeholders regarding client and firm transactions.
• Preparing and submitting regular cheque and cash banking.
• Running the monthly client account interest calculation and any ad-hoc interest calculations required.
• Ensuring all daily documentation is electronically filed for audit purposes.
• Supporting the finance function during the annual audit cycle.
• Participating in team meetings, contributing to process improvements and ensuring procedures remain up to date.
• Assisting with general ad-hoc departmental duties as required.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience within a high-volume transactional environment is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and enthusiasm for financial work.
• Understanding of HMRC VAT requirements and Anti-Money Laundering regulations is beneficial.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal interpersonal skills.

Please send your CV to Rosie Hutcheon, or call (phone number removed) via the 'Apply Now' option to be considered for the role.