Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant
| Posting date: | 05 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,000 to £34,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Castle View Personnel |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Title: Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant
Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (Monday – Friday)
Location: Remote (occasional office visits in Glasgow/Ediburgh)
Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 depending on qualifications/experience
Details:
Our client is looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant to join their team in Scotland. This is a remote role with the requirement to visit offices in Glasgow/Edinburgh for meetings/training.
We are looking for an individual with experience of statutory accounts preparation in an accountancy practice environment, keen to develop their career in a highly supportive and structured business. The focus is exceptional service with an efficient, responsive, friendly, and detail orientated manner to deliver the best results for clients.
Duties include:
Varied bookkeeping and accounts preparation duties for clients ranging in size and sector.
All sales and purchase ledger transactions and bank reconciliations.
Annual and periodic processing of VAT returns and accounts.
Use of financial software systems including Quickbooks and Sage.
Liaising with clients to ensure best practice.
Updating and maintaining accurate financial records and client information.
Operating within company procedures and statutory legislation.
Assisting with the preparation of tax returns.
Person specification:
Previous statutory accounts experience within an accountancy practice.
Experience with various software packages including MS Office and financial software systems.
Organised and strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage and meet deadlines.
Good communication skills – verbal and written.
Ability and desire to undertake ongoing training and development.
Our client offers excellent opportunities to progress.
Further progress and support with professional exams will be considered.
As well as an excellent salary, our client also offers excellent holiday entitlement and a range of additional employee benefits.
For more information please respond by email or contact Castle View Personnel on 01463 230 200.
Castle View Personnel (Inverness) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
By applying for this job you accept our T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at www.castleviewpersonnel.com
Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (Monday – Friday)
Location: Remote (occasional office visits in Glasgow/Ediburgh)
Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 depending on qualifications/experience
Details:
Our client is looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant to join their team in Scotland. This is a remote role with the requirement to visit offices in Glasgow/Edinburgh for meetings/training.
We are looking for an individual with experience of statutory accounts preparation in an accountancy practice environment, keen to develop their career in a highly supportive and structured business. The focus is exceptional service with an efficient, responsive, friendly, and detail orientated manner to deliver the best results for clients.
Duties include:
Varied bookkeeping and accounts preparation duties for clients ranging in size and sector.
All sales and purchase ledger transactions and bank reconciliations.
Annual and periodic processing of VAT returns and accounts.
Use of financial software systems including Quickbooks and Sage.
Liaising with clients to ensure best practice.
Updating and maintaining accurate financial records and client information.
Operating within company procedures and statutory legislation.
Assisting with the preparation of tax returns.
Person specification:
Previous statutory accounts experience within an accountancy practice.
Experience with various software packages including MS Office and financial software systems.
Organised and strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage and meet deadlines.
Good communication skills – verbal and written.
Ability and desire to undertake ongoing training and development.
Our client offers excellent opportunities to progress.
Further progress and support with professional exams will be considered.
As well as an excellent salary, our client also offers excellent holiday entitlement and a range of additional employee benefits.
For more information please respond by email or contact Castle View Personnel on 01463 230 200.
Castle View Personnel (Inverness) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
By applying for this job you accept our T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at www.castleviewpersonnel.com