Assistant Accountant

Eden Scott; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Scotland is seeking a Finance Manager responsible for managing cash flow, processing financial transactions, and overseeing accounting duties. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of Xero and excellent communication skills. This position offers hybrid work options and the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours, along with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance management and accounting processes.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage deadlines.
• Competency in maintaining accurate financial records.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify bank transactions.
• Administer and reconcile sales and purchase invoices.
• Assist with VAT returns and annual audits.

Skills

Working knowledge of Xero

Strong communication skills

Accountability

Proactive problem-solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Eden Scott is a leading recruitment consultancy headquartered in Scotland, with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen. With over two decades of experience, we specialise in connecting exceptional talent with outstanding employers across more than 15 sectors, including Accountancy & Finance, Technology, Engineering, and Life Sciences.

We pride ourselves on delivering performance-driven recruitment solutions that go beyond matching skills. We focus on cultural fit, long-term potential, and meaningful partnerships. Whether supporting start-ups or established global brands, our approach is consultative, transparent, and tailored to each client’s needs.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for the following duties:

• Process and verify bank transactions, daily, weekly and monthly reconciliation of bank statements.
• Managing company cashflow requirements
• Administration, scan and processing of all sales and purchase invoices through Xero system
• Collating and processing credit card receipts and monthly reconciliation of statements
• Calculation of commission and expenses and other related items for Payroll
• Recording and maintenance of weekly boarding figures for directors
• Collating and processing all sales invoices, including temp / contractor / perm / consultancy / assessment centre
• Assisting Henderson Loggie with any VAT return requirements
• Receipt Bank authorisation payments
• Factor Reconciliation Close Offs online
• Provide all information to HL by deadlines in order that they can produce the management accounts
• Adhering to HMRC deadlines in relation to P32, VAT, Corporation Tax, PSA/P11d, and EMI submissions
• Annual audit
• Any other duties that may rise which require the expertise and knowledge of a Finance Manager

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Xero
• Factor/Invoice discounting Bank Accounts
• Accounts preparation
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent accountability and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver results with minimal supervision

Offering a competitive base salary, hybrid working with the option to of both full-time & part-time hours and benefits. For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Emma Shahnavaz at Eden Scott for more information.

If this role isn’t quite what you are looking for, register your CV at Eden Scott and be the first to hear about our latest opportunities by signing up for our job alerts.

Eden Scott offers the services of an employment agency for placement of permanent staff and acts as an employer in the delivery of interim solutions.