Accountant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) Edinburgh   £30,000 - £35,000

Anderson Knight, working on behalf our Edinburgh based client company are now looking to hire a newly qualified accountant or a Qualified by experience Accountant for a 12 month contract.

The main purpose of this role will be too produce Partnership fixed assets, accrued income and expense analyses. They will also provide cover for the production of the Joint Venture accounts and VAT returns and assist in the management of UK clients’ insurance requirements and UK property insurance requirements.

Reporting to the senior accountant the main duties will include

· Prepare accruals / prepayments and produce quarterly expenditure analysis for Partnership
· Prepare Partnership expense analysis
· Produce the Partnership accrued income
· Review the monthly and quarterly Fixed Asset pack
· Daily management – administration and correspondence for Joint Ventures
· Prepare VAT return and Corporate Tax Return for Joint Ventures
· Prepare monthly balance sheets for Joint Ventures
· Produce quarterly and annual packages for Joint Ventures
· Assist in the management of UK client-related insurance requirements
· Assist in the management of UK property insurance requirements
· Deal with ad-hoc queries from other departments as and when required
· Assist with ad-hoc projects within the Accounting team and Finance department
· Assist with testing requirements for the new Finance system project
· Provision of ad-hoc support, assistance and cover as required

The ideal candidate must be either newly qualified or qualified by experience and have solid experience of accounts production. Experience of SUN and MIS alea would be desirable. They should have strong IT and communication skills.

To apply for this excellent opportunity, please contact Craig McHugh at Anderson Knight on 0141 222 5781 or email your CV to craigm@andersonknight.co.uk

Job Reference:   CM/AK/1117

Closing Date:     10-Sep-2010

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