Assistant Accountant (Edinburgh)
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Rutherford Cross
Published
May 21, 2025
Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Category
Default  
Job Type
Region
- Edinburgh
Sector
Financial Services
Specialism
Commercial Finance
Salary Guide
Competitive

Description

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be partnering with a Financial Services business based in Central Edinburgh on a full-time, permanent basis.

 

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of quarterly management accounts
  • Preparation of VAT returns and compliance with relevant regulations and deadlines
  • Assisting Trainee Accountants with the management of accounts payable and accounts receivable
    ledgers
  • Overseeing the preparation of payments and expenses
  • Review of Finance Assistant postings
  • Preparation of financial statements
  • Liaising with auditors and tax advisers and arranging timely filing of returns

Experience & Qualifications

  • Part Qualified Assistant Accountant/Accounts Assistant
  • Experience in preparing management accounts and financial statements
  • Experience in Xero and Microsoft 365
  • VAT experience would be beneficial but is not essential

Remuneration

  • Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
  • 4.5% Pension
  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Private Health Care

 

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

For more information on this role, please reach out to Nadia Stahl: [email protected]

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