Our client has a vacancy for an experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper within their Accounting and Business Solutions department based in Edinburgh. The roles will provide operational support to the Managers/Partners in the provision of accountancy services on behalf of a mixed portfolio of clients.

Client Details

Our client is one of the leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants and business advisers in Scotland. They have an approachable, straightforward and collaborative style of working and are looking for people to join who share their values and commitment towards providing clients with an outstanding level of service.

Description

Duties include:

• General accounting and bookkeeping work for a range of clients
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Processing of year end journal entries to clients' accounting systems
• Prepare annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Prepare management accounts from client cashbooks and liaise with clients, as necessary
• Attend and work at client premises, as necessary
• Establish a professional and confident working relationship with clients, dealing with telephone enquiries timeously, escalating queries as appropriate, in order to enhance the Firm's reputation and business opportunities
• General departmental administration duties

Profile

• Educated to Higher grade (A to C passes) or equivalent
• HND, AAT or ACCA part-qualified or breadth of knowledge to equivalent level essential
• Good numerical and data analysis skills
• Must be able to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels from a variety of sectors
• Client driven and commercially aware
• Organised with the ability to cope with multiple responsibilities within tight deadlines
• Sound technical knowledge with proactive approach to CPD
• Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to high standards of both personal and professional performance with the ability to take ownership of tasks
• Computer literate with experience of various accounting packages including cloud based solutions. Experience of accounts production software is desirable.

Job Offer

This firm aims to provide the best learning experience, focused on enhancing your technical and interpersonal skills, at every stage of your career.

Benefits

• 31 days annual leave
• Agile Working Hours
• 'Dress for your working day' Policy
• Buy/Sell Holiday Scheme
• Referral Schemes
• Life Insurance
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Voluntary Private Medical Healthcare Scheme
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme (dependent upon grade)
• Investment in Continuous Professional Development
• Regular social activities (firm-wide, office and departmental)