Accounts Assistant

Hutcheon Mearns is delighted to support our client in recruiting an Accounts Assistant. Based in Edinburgh, this role offers a salary of £28,000 to £30,000 and a hybrid working pattern.

The Opportunity

Our client operates across the United Kingdom and is currently going through a period of growth. They have achieved this remarkable growth from acquisitions as well as organically and they aren’t slowing down in 2025 with big plans in place.

  • Processing purchase invoices
  • Managing weekly payment runs (both domestic and international)
  • Maintaining the finance mailbox
  • Addressing and resolving queries
  • Performing bank reconciliations
  • Handling intercompany transactions
  • Conducting credit card reconciliations

Background and Experience

The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a Accounts Assistant, with a solid understanding of the Accounts Payable function and familiarity with bank reconciliations and intercompany transactions. Key personal qualifications include:

  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Experience with Xero systems
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including vLookup and Pivot Tables)
  • Professional communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently

Next Steps

If you are looking to advance your career or are seeking a new challenge in a different sector, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

To apply, please send your full CV. For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact Ryan Mollins at Hutcheon Mearns on 07403 053993.

Please note: only candidates who hold Indefinite Leave to Remain or the Right to Work in the UK without the need for sponsorship will be considered.