Accounts Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £25,000 i £35,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Edinburgh, EH3 6AJ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | ENH-6210-2 |
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Launch Your Career - Accounts Assistant / Trainee Accountant
Location: Edinburgh City Centre
Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build a future in accountancy?
Established in 1995, our client has spent the past 30 years building an enviable reputation for delivering excellent advice and first-class service to both business and personal clients. While proud of their heritage, they are a business that continues to evolve and grow. Today, they remain committed to innovation, professional development, and expanding the value they offer to their clients. Joining them means becoming part of a forward-thinking team where your skills will be valued and your career can flourish in a supportive and dynamic environment.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with academic grounding or some practical experience in accountancy to gain hands-on exposure across a wide range of accounting functions. You'll assist in preparing accounts, processing VAT returns, handling bookkeeping tasks, and supporting the wider team while receiving full study support. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience inpayroll processingandtax compliancework, supporting their payroll and tax teams as needed. This is a great chance to broaden your skill set and develop expertise across key areas of accountancy practice.
Salary & Benefits
Salary:£25 - 35k depending on experience
Benefits Include:
- Fullstudy supportpackage
- Mentoring from experienced professionals
- Loyalty scheme - bonus and extra week holiday after 5 years
- Pension scheme
- Group Life Cover
- 29 days holidays (incl. bank holidays)
- City centre office with great transport links
Why Join Our Client?
- Friendly and welcoming environment with a loyal, supportive team.
- Long-established firm with a varied and interesting client base.
- Strong focus on training, development, and career progression.
- Great central location with hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
Who They're Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience:
- A recent graduate with a degree in Accountancy and Finance (or a related discipline) OR some previous experience within an accountancy practice.
- Eager to learn and grow within a professional environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Good organisational skills.
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
Desirable Experience:
- Preparation of year-end accounts and Corporation Tax Returns.
- Bookkeeping, VAT return preparation, and payroll.
- Exposure to tax compliance tasks (personal tax and/or corporation tax returns).
- Familiarity with software such as Xero, IRIS, or Sage.
Personal Qualities They Value:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Conscientious and reliable.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- A sense of humour is always appreciated!
Interviews
Our client is conducting interviews on a rolling basis - don't wait to apply!
Ready to take the first step in your accountancy career?
Join a firm that values loyalty, learning, and laughter as much as professionalism. Apply now and complete a short questionnaire. Good Luck!