Assistant Accountant

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment are supporting a growing organisation based in Kingswells, Aberdeen to recruit an Assistant Accountant to their finance team. This full-time, permanent role offers hybrid working and exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities.

Working closely with the Accountant and Finance Director, you will gain month-end exposure, maintain the general ledger, and contribute to accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounting role is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills are required.
• Good communication skills and ability to handle competing priorities are important.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end activities and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare and post journals; support reconciliations.
• Process sales invoices and assist with VAT and reporting as needed.
• Support credit control activities and cashflow forecasting.
• Assist with internal audits and ensure compliance with UK GAAP.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Prioritisation

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment are supporting a growing organisation based in Kingswells, Aberdeen to recruit an Assistant Accountant to their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who enjoys working across a broad range of accounting responsibilities and is looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Working closely with the Accountant and Finance Director, you'll gain exposure across the full finance function while contributing to the continued success of a growing business. The organisation can offer genuine progression opportunities alongside study support for professional qualifications.

The position is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working available.

The Opportunity

As an Assistant Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting month-end activities, maintaining the general ledger, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across the business.

This role offers excellent variety and responsibility, making it an ideal next step for someone looking to build on existing experience and become a valued member of a high-performing finance team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and performing bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Raising and processing sales invoices, ensuring accurate recording of revenue and customer transactions
• Supporting credit control activities
• Assisting with month-end close activities, including the preparation and posting of journals
• Supporting the Accountant with reconciliations, financial analysis and reporting requirements
• Setting up manual payments and BACS payment runs through banking portals
• Preparing cash-in-transit reconciliations and resolving outstanding items
• Preparing and submitting National Statistics returns
• Supporting VAT compliance by preparing analysis and information for external tax advisors
• Assisting with audits and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and internal policies
• Supporting cashflow forecasting activities
• Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting tasks and reporting requirements

Background and Experience

We're looking for someone who:

• Has at least 2 years' experience in a finance or accounting role
• Is confident using Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel
• Has strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Can manage competing priorities and work effectively to tight month-end deadlines
• Has strong communication skills and can build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Is comfortable working independently and using their own initiative
• Demonstrates a professional and proactive approach to their work

Flexibility and Benefits

• Hybrid working available
• Study support for relevant professional qualifications
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment
• Genuine opportunities for career progression as the business continues to grow

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this position.