Accounts Assistant
| Posting date: | 25 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,000.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Bonus, study support |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 September 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH2 3ES |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/671989_1756131597 |
Summary
Search are supporting the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant to join our client's Edinburgh office. If you have experience working within an accountancy practice and are looking to join a supportive team, you'd be encouraged to apply.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
* Complete and submit VAT returns accurately and on time
* Carry out bookkeeping and payroll tasks for a range of clients
* Provide day-to-day support and advice to clients on financial matters
* Use cloud-based accounting software to streamline processes and improve client service
Skills and experience you'll ideally have:
* Demonstrable experience in an accountancy practice environment
* Confident preparing accounts to trial balance and beyond
* Familiarity with cloud accounting tools
* Strong communication skills and comfortable engaging internal and external stakeholders
What's in it for you:
* Salary range of £25,000 - £30,000, depending on experience
* Flexible working hours and early Friday finish
* Generous leave allowance
* Long-service holiday rewards
* Enhanced sick pay and company pension scheme
* Regular team social events
* Training and development opportunities
If you'd like to apply or find out more, please submit your CV 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.