Assistant Accountant

£28000 – £32000/annum Hybrid, study support

Full Time, Accounting/Financial/Insurance Vacancy In Midlothian

Search are supporting the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant to join our client's office in Midlothian. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in producing accurate monthly management accounts and providing financial insight across the business. From supporting month-end close to preparing reports for senior management, this is a hands-on role where your contribution will be visible and valued.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Assist in preparing subsidiary and group management accounts
* Support month-end processes across cashbook, sales, purchase and ledgers
* Maintain and reconcile fuel stock, fuel card usage, fixed assets etc
* Post payroll and expenses
* Conduct variance analysis across key cost areas
* Produce management information and profitability reports for senior leadership
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation
* Provide cover for weekly payroll and assist credit control and ledger teams

Skills and experience you'll ideally have:
* Demonstrable experience in similar role
* Part-qualified Accountant desirable but not essential
* Experience in financial reporting
* Knowledge of VAT & corporation tax
* Excel proficiency
* Strong interpersonal skills with ability to engage internal & external stakeholders
* Organised, detail-focused and able to meet deadlines independently
* Proactive approach to improving processes and systems

What's in it for you:
* Salary range of circa 28k- 32k
* Hybrid working with flexibility around office days
* Support for professional development and training
* Career development reviews
* Study support & progression opportunities
* Collaborative & supportive team culture
* Company benefits and well-being initiatives

To apply or find out more, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at (url removed).

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

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