Assistant Management Accountant

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Scotland is looking for an experienced finance professional to join their team. In this role, you will manage financial records, support HR and payroll, and assist with monthly and annual accounts. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience and ideally be part-qualified in AAT, ACA, or CIMA. Familiarity with Sage X3 and strong communication skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a finance role, exposure to trial balance preparation.
• Experience with posting prepayments and accruals.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and issuing invoices and updating accounts receivable ledgers.
• Assisting with preparation of monthly and annual management accounts.
• Performing daily bank reconciliations.

Skills

Finance function experience

Communication skills

Ability to prioritise

Independence

Education

Part-qualified AAT, ACA, or CIMA

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

An excellent hands‑on finance role within an international team, supporting the preparation of management accounts, processing transactions, and maintaining accurate financial records. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with HR, payroll, and senior colleagues while contributing to the smooth financial operation of the business.

Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing and issuing invoices and updating accounts receivable ledgers.
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly and annual management accounts.
• Preparing and posting accruals and prepayments.
• Processing receipts in line with compliance procedures.
• Performing daily bank reconciliations.
• Supporting the budgeting process and assisting HR and payroll with accounting requirements.
• Producing ad hoc reports and maintaining accounting best practices.

Skills / Qualifications

The successful applicant will have at least 1-2 years' experience in a finance function, ideally with exposure to trial balance preparation and posting prepayments and accruals. Part-qualified AAT, ACA, or CIMA is desirable, along with experience using Sage X3. Strong communication skills, the ability to prioritise effectively, and the capability to work independently and under pressure are essential.

For a full job description or further information on this role please call 711188, or email [e-mail].
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