Assistant Accountant (Maternity Cover)

Leiths (Scotland) Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Leiths (Scotland) Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team on a maternity cover basis. The role focuses on assisting with financial records, invoicing, and budgeting to support variance analysis.

You will handle sales invoicing, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and balance sheet tasks, while maintaining accurate spreadsheets and contributing to management accounts. A proactive, detail‑oriented team player is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Good Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sales invoices and maintain financial records.
• Assist with management accounts and budgeting.
• Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support VAT returns and fixed asset accounting.
• Analyse financial data and update spreadsheets.
• Provide general support to the Finance Team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Job description

Leiths (Scotland) Ltd is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team on a maternity cover basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare sales invoices and maintain financial records.
• Assist with management accounts and budgeting.
• Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support VAT returns and fixed asset accounting.
• Analyse financial data and update spreadsheets.
• Provide general support to the Finance Team.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Good Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.