Assistant Accountant
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £29,000.00 to £33,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 January 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH2 3ES |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/675921_1767801494 |
Summary
Search are supporting the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant to join our client's Finance team in Edinburgh's city centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience across all aspects of the finance function in a dynamic environment with a supportive team.
About the Role
As Assistant Accountant, you'll play a key role in processing financial transactions, supporting month-end accounts, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. You'll work closely with the Head of Finance and collaborate across the business to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process purchase ledger invoices and reconcile supplier statements
* Handle banking tasks, reconciliations and merchant reports
* Post and reconcile daily revenue, investigating discrepancies
* Support month-end processes including journals, accruals and reconciliations
* Assist with management accounts preparation and audit
* Generate internal reports and maintain service level agreements
* Contribute to improvements in finance systems and processes
Skills and experience you'll ideally have:
* Demonstrable experience in a finance function
* AAT Accounting qualification or equivalent
* Strong Excel skills and knowledge of Accounting software
* Attention to detail and organisation skills
* Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging internal & external stakeholders
What's in it for you:
* Salary between £29,000 and £33,000, depending on experience
* Personal development reviews and opportunities to expand your skills
* Staff discounts, social events & a range of benefits
* Opportunity to work in a friendly, passionate team
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.