Assistant Accountant

Promatchconsultancy; Lairg; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance company in Montrose is seeking a skilled Assistant Accountant to support management accounting and statutory reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in finance, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative mindset. This role offers a negotiable salary based on experience and the opportunity to deepen involvement in strategic financial planning within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in finance or accountancy roles.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and solid general IT skills.
• The initiative to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• A team-focused mindset and willingness to contribute across all levels.
• A constructive and solutions-driven style when tackling challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with month-end postings and management reporting.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Maintaining weekly cashflow reports and updating data models.
• Assisting with audit preparation and statutory accounts development.
• Providing timely responses to inquiries and internal reporting needs.
• Collaborating with the wider finance team for efficiency enhancement.

Skills

Finance and accountancy experience

Strong working knowledge of Excel

General IT skills

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Team-focused mindset

Constructive problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Navision

Sage Payroll

Caseware

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Assistant Accountant to join a dynamic finance function based in Montrose.

This role supports the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis in delivering high-quality financial information and is perfect for someone who thrives on accuracy, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About the role
You will play a key part in month-end management accounting, statutory reporting and budget support, working with systems such as Microsoft Navision, Sage Payroll and Caseware.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Assisting with month-end postings and contributing to management reporting with accuracy and insight.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, partnering with stakeholders across the business.
• Maintaining weekly cashflow reports and updating freight/sales data models to support financial analysis.
• Assisting with audit preparation and the development of statutory accounts in line with IFRS.
• Providing timely responses to statutory inquiries and internal reporting needs.
• Collaborating with the wider finance team to support tasks, enhance efficiency and drive continuous improvement.

What we are looking for

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• At least 5 years’ experience in finance or accountancy roles
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and solid general IT skills
• The initiative to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
• A team-focused mindset and willingness to contribute across all levels
• A constructive and solutions-driven style when tackling challenges and improving processes
  

Why join the team

In addition to a negotiable salary based on experience, you will be joining a well-established and expanding business where you will have the opportunity to deepen your involvement in strategic financial planning. You will have the space to develop professionally, make a meaningful impact and thrive within a supportive, values driven organisation.