Assistant Accountant
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,000.00 to £32,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Hybrid, study support |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 1AA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/674229_1758805653 |
Summary
Search are supporting the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant to join our client's office in Midlothian. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in producing accurate monthly management accounts and providing financial insight across the business. From supporting month-end close to preparing reports for senior management, this is a hands-on role where your contribution will be visible and valued.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Assist in preparing subsidiary and group management accounts
* Support month-end processes across cashbook, sales, purchase and ledgers
* Maintain and reconcile fuel stock, fuel card usage, fixed assets etc
* Post payroll and expenses
* Conduct variance analysis across key cost areas
* Produce management information and profitability reports for senior leadership
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation
* Provide cover for weekly payroll and assist credit control and ledger teams
Skills and experience you'll ideally have:
* Demonstrable experience in similar role
* Part-qualified Accountant desirable but not essential
* Experience in financial reporting
* Knowledge of VAT & corporation tax
* Excel proficiency
* Strong interpersonal skills with ability to engage internal & external stakeholders
* Organised, detail-focused and able to meet deadlines independently
* Proactive approach to improving processes and systems
What's in it for you:
* Salary range of circa 28k- 32k
* Hybrid working with flexibility around office days
* Support for professional development and training
* Career development reviews
* Study support & progression opportunities
* Collaborative & supportive team culture
* Company benefits and well-being initiatives
To apply or find out more, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity 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.