Assistant Accountant (Compliance and Control)

This post is based at Link’s Edinburgh office. However, hybrid working is available with this role.

The Role

At Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.

Link is looking for an Assistant Accountant who will play a major role in the accounting and administration of all tax, insurance and treasury management within the group. This includes playing a vital role in managing the month-end period closure processes including bank reconciliations.

The role involves preparation and coordination of quarterly group VAT return including running reports, analysis, compilation of the return and filing with HMRC. Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) reporting and monthly return which includes the submission of tax deductions from new contractors to HMRC and monthly reconciliation of the CIS tax control account.

The successful candidate will coordinate and gather group insurance renewal information and be the principal contact for insurance within the organisation. In addition, maintaining significant knowledge of the business operations and the insurance market is required for this role.

About You

You will be educated to Higher level or equivalent in Accounting and Finance, Mathematics and English or be able to demonstrate experience showing competency in these subjects at this level.

The successful candidate will have strong numeracy and literacy skills as well as being computer literate with Microsoft packages including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word.

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues and external organisations is essential combined with a customer-focused approach to service delivery.

This role requires proven analytical and problem-solving skills and an investigative approach with attention to detail as well as having experience of using Financial Computer Systems and preparing a variety of financial reconciliation.

In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.

For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above.

What’s in it for you?

As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities.

As a Link employee, you'll likely benefit from the following:

Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards subject to terms of the scheme
35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day’s pro rata holiday per year after 1 years’ service up to a maximum of 40 days per year
Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days
Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded professional membership
Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
Access to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme
Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries
Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services
Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
Annual flu vaccination
Access to a savings and borrowing scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Travel season/travel ticket loan and much more!

You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.

This post is subject to Basic Disclosure.

Closing Date: Midnight Wednesday 9th October 2024

Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Wednesday 16th October 2024 at Link’s Edinburgh Office.

How to Apply

Our online application method is the most efficient way to apply and can be started by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. Also, if you aren’t sure about how long you have to fill in the form, you will be able to save it and return to it by clicking on the ‘My Applications’ tab of the vacancy search page and entering your username and password.

Please note should an internal applicant be successful in applying for this position on either a seconded or permanent basis, they will move to the terms and conditions associated with the role for the duration of the time they are in post. The terms and conditions are outlined in the advert above, and in the job description.

We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our offices are fully accessible to wheelchair users and, as a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.