Assistant Accountant

Edinburgh, Assistant Accountant, Salary of £16-17 per hour.

Your new company
Hays Accountancy and Finance is partnered with a construction company based in Edinburgh. Our client is looking for a professional and ambitious Assistant Accountant on a temporary basis for approximately 3 months, with the potential for extension

Your new role
Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will assist with the production of accurate management accounting information, meeting key internal and external reporting deadlines. Duties include:

• Assisting with preparation of management accounts and reports
• Assisting with contract analysis and cost ledgers reconciliations
• Assisting with quarterly budgets and overhead forecasts
• Preparing control accounts including detailed overhead analysis
• Assisting with weekly cash flows
• Posting valuation certificates and settlement statements
• Manage contract sales credit control
• Checking payment runs (cover)
• Arranging fuel cards and checking fuel invoices
• Responsible for month end close journals/checks as noted on close checklist
• Assisting with journal checking
• Oversee the maintenance of inter-company accounts and ledgers
• Preparation of monthly vat returns as requested
• Assisting with the preparation of audit files/financials/tax packs
• Maintenance of fixed asset registers, inc.adding/disposing of assets
• Assist with the management of accounts supervisor role
• Provide cover for accounts supervisor
• Dealing with any system process issues
• Ensuring up to date procedures are in place for all responsibilities
• Continuous improvement in processes and procedures across the accounts function
• Assist with training/development of team

What you'll need to succeed
You will have previous experience in a similar role and be able to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills, and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and financial ledger systems. Additionally, they are looking for:

• Studying / part-qualified Accountant
• Strong understanding of debits and credits and able to assist in the production of accounts
• Strong communication, organisation and management skills
• Experience on Navision preferred but not essential
• Excel skills intermediate

What you'll get in return
You will join a well-established organisation, and the opportunity to utilise and develop on your current skill-set. You will also receive a competitive hourly rate of over £16-17 an hour.

What you need to do now
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