Assistant Accountant

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment; Kingswells; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Study support for professional quals

Broad range of accounting tasks

Career progression

Job summary

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

You will work closely with the Accountant and Finance Director, gaining month-end and reporting experience while contributing to the continued success of a growing business.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a finance or accounting role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Able to manage competing priorities and meet month-end deadlines.
• Good communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close and general ledger tasks.
• Prepare and process bank reconciliations and journal entries.
• Raise and process sales invoices and record revenue accurately.
• Support credit control activities and VAT/compliance tasks.
• Assist with reconciliations, financial analysis and reporting requirements.
• Support cashflow forecasting and ad hoc accounting duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Tools

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.