Assistant Accountant (Edinburgh)

Rutherford Cross; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Part Qualified Assistant Accountant to join their client accounting team. This full-time role involves preparing management accounts, VAT returns, and assisting Trainee Accountants. The firm offers support for ACCA qualifications and a competitive salary of £28-33k depending on experience. This is an on-site position in Edinburgh.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing management accounts and financial statements.
• VAT experience would be beneficial.
• Supporting through qualification and exams.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts for corporate clients.
• Preparation of VAT returns and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Assisting Trainee Accountants with accounts payable and receivable.

Skills

Preparation of management accounts

Preparation of VAT returns

Experience with Xero

Experience with Microsoft 365

Education

Part Qualified (ACCA) or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Microsoft 365

Job description

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be partnering with a Financial Services business based in Central Edinburgh on a full-time, permanent basis. You will be working within client accounting alongside both trainee and fully qualified accountant. You will be working on the delivery of monthly and quarterly management accounts and experience with this is essential.This role will offer a salary of £28-33k depending on experience. You will be working on site in Edinburgh.Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts for corporate clients
• Preparation of VAT returns and compliance with relevant regulations and deadlines
• Assisting Trainee Accountants with the management of accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers
• Overseeing the preparation of payments and expenses
• Preparation of financial statements
• Liaising with auditors and tax advisers and arranging timely filing of returns

Experience & Qualifications

• Part Qualified Assistant Accountant: ACCA is desired and the client will support you through the qualification and exams or experienced accountant looking to go through qualification
• Experience in preparing management accounts and financial statements
• Experience in Xero and Microsoft 365
• VAT experience would be beneficial