Search are supporting the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant to join our client's Finance team in Edinburgh's city centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience across all aspects of the finance function in a dynamic environment with a supportive team.

About the Role
As Assistant Accountant, you'll play a key role in processing financial transactions, supporting month-end accounts, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. You'll work closely with the Head of Finance and collaborate across the business to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:
* Process purchase ledger invoices and reconcile supplier statements
* Handle banking tasks, reconciliations and merchant reports
* Post and reconcile daily revenue, investigating discrepancies
* Support month-end processes including journals, accruals and reconciliations
* Assist with management accounts preparation and audit
* Generate internal reports and maintain service level agreements
* Contribute to improvements in finance systems and processes

Skills and experience you'll ideally have:
* Demonstrable experience in a finance function
* AAT Accounting qualification or equivalent
* Strong Excel skills and knowledge of Accounting software
* Attention to detail and organisation skills
* Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging internal & external stakeholders

What's in it for you:
* Salary between £29,000 and £33,000, depending on experience
* Personal development reviews and opportunities to expand your skills
* Staff discounts, social events & a range of benefits
* Opportunity to work in a friendly, passionate team

To apply or find out more, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at fergus.wade@search.co.uk.

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.