Assistant Accountant

Cooper Parry (previously known as Hutcheon  Mearns) are delighted to be supporting a well-known family-run Engineering business in Glenrothes in their recruitment of an Assistant Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant looking to progress their career - with the opportunity of study support post-probation period! This is a key post within the organisation providing support to the Finance Manager with financial operations. This is a full-time office based role, with a 1pm finish on a Friday! The client is ideally looking for someone to start Immediately.

The Job Opportunity

Reporting to the Finance Manager, as the Assistant Accountant you will be responsible for:

• Invoice processing – sales and purchases
• Processing bank payments
• Bank reconciliations
• Credit credit – for a few main customers
• VAT Returns
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Management Accounts preparation experience would be beneficial
• Sage 50 knowledge would be beneficial, but not required as the company will be moving to Business Central at some point next year

The Candidate

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Competence in Microsoft Packages (Sage knowledge would be advantageous)
• An understanding of accounts payable, receivable and bank reconciliation
• Previous experience working to deadlines, with a keen eye for details and organisational skills
• Experience in VAT returns would be advantageous
• Experience in Management Accounts preparation would be advantageous

On Offer?

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 for the right candidate
• Study support post probation period available
• 1pm finish on a Friday
• Annual leave / Company pension plan

Next Steps

If you are keen on the sound of the role of Assistant Accountant, please hit 'apply' or get in touch with Sarah Livingston on sarah.livingston@cooperparry.com and i can share the full job pack.