Assistant Accountant

Midlothian
£37,000 - £42,000 DOE + Full Study Support
Full-Time Office Based

Eden Scott is delighted to be partnering with a growing and ambitious organisation in Midlothian to recruit an 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their existing finance experience whilst continuing their professional studies. Joining a supportive and collaborative finance team, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities and play a key role in supporting financial reporting, budgeting and operational decision-making.

Working closely with experienced finance professionals, you'll be given genuine responsibility from day one and the opportunity to develop your technical and commercial finance skills within a business that continues to grow and invest in its people.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes
• Preparing accruals, prepayments and journal entries
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances
• Maintaining the fixed asset register
• Processing supplier invoices and supporting purchase ledger activities
• Producing quarterly VAT returns
• Providing information and support for the annual audit process
• Supporting annual budget preparation and forecasting activities
• Analysing overheads and key expenditure areas
• Assisting with payroll processing
• Producing financial reports and analysis
• Collaborating with finance and operational teams across the business
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function

About You

• Previous experience within an accounts or finance role
• AAT qualified, actively studying ACCA/CIMA, accountancy graduate or equivalent experience
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

What's On Offer?

• Salary of £37,000 - £42,000 DOE
• Full study support package
• Exposure to management accounting and commercial finance activities
• Genuine long-term career development opportunities
• Supportive and experienced finance team
• Growing and successful organisation
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Company sick pay scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to continue their studies, broaden their accounting experience and develop their career within a growing organisation. To apply, please submit your CV to Emma O'Connor at Eden Scott.