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.