Assistant Accountant

Recruiter
Page Personnel
Location
Edinburgh
Salary
£28000 - £32000 per annum
Posted
17 Jun 2021
Closes
24 Jun 2021
Ref
JN -062021-2927555
Contact
Maggie Richmond
Job role
Assistant accountant
Sector
Retail and FMCG
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Experience level
Part qualified

Your role will consist of a wide variety of tasks to ensure the smooth running of the business, from raising invoices and processing payroll to submitting VAT returns and bank reconciliations, amongst other duties/responsibilities.

Client Details

One of the UK's fastest-growing and most exciting FMCG startups.

Description

  • Raising invoices
  • Processing supplier invoices
  • Prepare and process payroll
  • VAT Returns
  • Running cash flow forecasts
  • Bank reconciliation using Xero
  • Reconciling payments
  • Investigating and resolving invoice queries
  • Collate/analyse account data and generate financial reports
  • Calculate and prepare tax payments

Profile

Skills required:

  • General bookkeeping/accounting experience including payroll and electronic VAT submission
  • Experience with Xero
  • Experience in a company that handles stock
  • Knowledge of HMRC reporting
  • Advanced Excel
  • A Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification (AAT qualified or part qualified)

Desirable Skills

  • Prior experience gained within FMCG / Retail /Tech

Job Offer

Competitive salary and benefits