Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant

Castle View Personnel; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant to handle bookkeeping, VAT returns, and financial record management. This full-time position allows for remote work with occasional visits to Glasgow or Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will have experience in statutory accounts, proficiency in Quickbooks and Sage, and excellent organisational skills. The role offers a salary between £28,000 and £34,000, as well as opportunities for career progression and additional employee benefits.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Excellent holiday entitlement

Additional employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory accounts within an accountancy practice.
• Proficiency with financial software and MS Office packages.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping and accounts preparation for various clients.
• Handle all sales and purchase ledger transactions.
• Prepare VAT returns and manage financial records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Tools

Quickbooks

Sage

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Position: Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant

Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (Monday – Friday)

Location: Remote (occasional office visits in Glasgow/Edinburgh)

Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 depending on qualifications/experience

Responsibilities

• Varied bookkeeping and accounts preparation duties for clients ranging in size and sector.
• All sales and purchase ledger transactions and bank reconciliations.
• Annual and periodic processing of VAT returns and accounts.
• Use of financial software systems including Quickbooks and Sage.
• Liaising with clients to ensure best practice.
• Updating and maintaining accurate financial records and client information.
• Operating within company procedures and statutory legislation.
• Assisting with the preparation of tax returns.

Person specification / Qualifications

• Previous statutory accounts experience within an accountancy practice.
• Experience with various software packages including MS Office and financial software systems.
• Organised and strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills – verbal and written.
• Ability and desire to undertake ongoing training and development.

What we offer

Our client offers excellent opportunities to progress. Further progress and support with professional exams will be considered. As well as an excellent salary, our client also offers excellent holiday entitlement and a range of additional employee benefits.

How to apply

For more information please respond by email or contact Castle View Personnel on 01463 230 200.

Castle View Personnel (Inverness) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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