<p> </p><p><strong>Assistant Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Edinburgh</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Benefits</p><p> </p><p>An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing organisation based in Edinburgh.</p><p> </p><p>This role would suit an ambitious finance professional who is looking to continue developing their technical accounting skills within a supportive and collaborative finance team. You will gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities while working alongside experienced finance professionals.</p><p> </p><p>The successful candidate will ideally be part-qualified or currently studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ICAS, with previous experience gained within an accounting or finance environment.</p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting month-end processes, including the preparation of journals, accruals and prepayments</li><li>Assisting with the preparation of management accounts and financial reporting</li><li>Completing balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records across purchase ledger, sales ledger and general bookkeeping activities</li><li>Supporting VAT return preparation and ensuring compliance requirements are met</li><li>Assisting with financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making</li><li>Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries and provide finance support</li><li>Contributing to wider finance projects, process improvements and ad-hoc accounting activities</li></ul><p> </p><p>The Ideal Candidate Will Have:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Previous experience within an accounting or finance environment</li><li>Working towards a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA or ICAS desirable)</li><li>Experience supporting or preparing management accounts and financial reporting</li><li>Strong understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping</li><li>Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work independently</li><li>Strong communication skills with a proactive and collaborative approach</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you are looking for your next step within finance and would like to join an organisation that values development and progression, we would welcome your application.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFtaXNoLkNoYXBwbGUuMjYzMTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">