Meraki Talent are exclusively engaged on the permanent position of Assistant Accountant based in West Lothian.

The Company

This well established, award winning business is an industry leader who pride themselves on their professionalism and their client focussed approach. Their employee owned business model means that you will be working in an environment where everyone is determined to succeed.

The Role

The position of Assistant Accountant requires an experience pair of hand who is able to effectively perform multiple functions within the finance team. Working for a fast growing company in a booming sector, this is a role which offers opportunities to develop and evolve

On Offer

The role of Assistant Accountant will offer a competitive base salary of £23,000 - £25,000 plus company perks & benefits. The offices premises are based in West Lothian with car parking on site.
You will be involved in but not restricted to the following duties:

• Preparation of financial statements and annual audit including liaising with external auditors
• Preparation and recording of monthly management accounts
• KPI Reporting
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting
• Monitoring of income and expenditure
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Internal and external stakeholder management
• Credit control experience, chasing debtors via phone, email and letter
• Assist with bank reconciliations
• Adhoc duties

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have the following experience:

• Minimum 2 years practical finance experience - ESSENTIAL
• Experience of financial software such as Sage - ESSENTIAL
• Preferably qualified to HNC in accounting
• Ability to build relationships with internal & external stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Please do not hesitate to contact Euan Archibald regarding this excellent opportunity.