Rutherford Cross is delighted to be partnering with an Edinburgh based company that specialises in delivering data solutions to a variety of clients operating in data-rich industries. This is an exciting time to join following a recent Private Equity investment that has brought about significant change and growth, and offers excellent career progression with succession planning in place for the successful candidate.

Job Description:
As an Assistant Financial Accountant, you will play a pivotal role within the finance department and your responsibilities will encompass a variety of accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing:
• Calculate and process payroll, encompassing regular salaries, overtime, bonuses and deductions
• Maintain records of employee benefits, including health insurance and retirement contributions
• Generate payroll reports and statements as needed
• Review and validate the accuracy of payroll data to prevent errors

General Accounting Support:
• Assist in general accounting tasks, such as accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes
• Aid in the preparation of financial statements and reports
• Support the finance team in budgeting and forecasting activities
• Perform reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial data
• Keep financial records and ledgers organised and up-to-date

Reconciliation:
• Reconcile bank statements, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and errors in financial records
• Ensure proper documentation and reconciliation of all financial transactions
• Address and resolve discrepancies or issues in a timely manner

Budgeting and Forecasting:
• Collaborate with the finance team to create and manage budgets
• Contribute to financial forecasting and variance analysis
• Monitor actual performance against the budget and provide insights

Key Skills:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred
• Part-qualified ACCA or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A high level of motivation to meet tight deadlines
• Previous experience in payroll processing and accounting
• Familiarity with Xero accounting software is beneficial

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Hybrid home/office working
• 25 days of annual leave (in addition to bank and public holidays)
• Birthday off – celebrate with an extra holiday
• Career progress program - guaranteed investment in learning and development
• Life insurance
• Private medical health insurance
• Contributory pension (4% Employer)
• Health and wellbeing support

For more information on the role, please contact Ally Deas at Rutherford Cross: [email protected] / 07535 091 141.