Accounts Assistant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Able Bridge Recruitment

Able Bridge Recruitment

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Company

Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be working with one of Scotlands most prestigious accountancy practices in the recruitment of an accounts assistant for their office based in Edinburgh.

The opportunities have arisen due to an increase in work flow and due to a number of internal promotions.

The post holder will report into the accounting team manager and will be part of a medium sized finance team.

The Responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to manage a portfolio of client accounts ranging from general bookkeeping tasks to pulling finance and management accounts together.

On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following;
Book-keeping on a monthly/quarterly basis using Xero, Quickbooks and Sage.
Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts for a variety of clients in a range of sectors. Liaising with clients where appropriate.
Preparation of VAT returns.
Prepare annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and independent examination for charities.

Establish a professional and confident working relationship with clients, dealing with their queries, escalating these as appropriate, in order to enhance the Firms reputation and business opportunities.

The Requirements

Our client is one of the most prestigious accounting firms in Scotland and this role can be seen as a rare career opportunity for an individual who wants to have a company who will invest in them.

COVID19 statement

Our client will be expecting the successful applicant to be based in the office on a blended working model, the model that we are working with is 60% in the office and 40% working remotely.

If, however, applicants wish to work longer in the office the option is available to them.