Hutcheon Mearns are delighted to be working with a technology services business in Dundee to recruit an Assistant Accountant to their finance team. You will join an organisation with a strong history in Dundee that operates across a number of sectors and have operations in the UK and internationally. Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will take on a key role in the team, supporting the preparation of management accounts for a number of companies in the group. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with experience supporting the month-end reporting process, looking to take on a varied and interesting role.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Finance Manager, as the Assistant Accountant, your role will involve;
- Supporting the preparation of management accounts
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Accruals and prepayments
- Journals
- Bank reconciliations
- Sales invoicing
- Weekly debt reporting
- Expense claims and credit card processing
- Extracting, checking and preparing payroll data for outsourced payroll company
- Preparation of wages journals and appropriate recharges
- Supporting Accounts Assistant with Accounts Payable and Receivable queries
The Candidate
You will ideally have proven experience of a varied role within a finance team and will have experience and knowledge of Accounts Payable, Receivable.Credit control and Payroll processes. Experience working for a company with multiple entities would be highly advantageous. Strong Excel skills are important as much of the reporting for this organisation is undertaken on Excel, alongside the use of a bespoke ERP system. Ability to pick up systems and accurately manage financial data, will be key. Ideally you will have an Accountancy qualification (HND/AAT or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA) and experience working in a role in industry.
You will be a pro-active individual who will embrace problem solving and can work to reporting deadlines. You will work within a team and be willing to chip in with the team as required to achieve reporting deadlines.
Terms and benefits
You will receive a competitive salary, contributory pension scheme (5% matched) and hours of work are 37.5 hours per week with an early finish on a Friday (2pm) This is an office-based role and there is flexibility on start/finish times.
Next steps?
If you are looking for an Assistant Accountant post and enjoy a busy role and a fast-paced environment, apply now for this position!