Accounts Assistant

3 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Able Bridge Recruitment Full time

**THE COMPANY**

**BENEFITS INCLUDE**
Hybrid Working (after qualifying period)
Company Pension Scheme
Free parking within Edinburgh city centre
Generous holiday allowance

This vacancy is a newly created role and will sit within a fast paced and highly complex sector. You will be reporting to the head of finance and will work alongside a number of colleagues within the finance team.

**The Responsibilities**
The purpose of this role is to provide robust support to the business in an accounting capacity. This will be varied and challenging however it will also provide a thrilling environment to use accounting skills already gained.

**On a day to day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following;**
Day-to-day book-keeping and accounts processing (sales, purchases, nominal ledger) via XERO or detailed spread sheets.
Receive all sales and purchase invoices and ensure they are appropriately authorised.
Process weekly payments of all authorised purchase invoices and expense claims by BACS.
Manage clients direct debit operations, including set ups, amendments, cancellations, record maintenance and collections. Ensure adherence to BACS direct debit, auddis and paperless direct debit legislation.
Quarterly VAT processing and preparation of VAT returns.
Bank and cash management, including reconciliation of all bank accounts and credit cards.
Process payroll and PAYE payments (where applicable).
Work with Senior Project Managers in forecasting and managing the cash flow.
Credit control and dealing with purchase ledger enquiries.
Assist in the production of timely reports to our clients and produce other ad hoc reports as required.
Preparation of year-end accounts, liaising with the clients accountants and ensuring that all finances are prepared and reconciliations are completed on time.
Liaise with external agencies including the bankers, insurers and accountants.

**The Requirements**

**COVID19 statement**
Our client will be expecting the successful applicant to be based in the office on a blended working model, the model that we are working with is 60% in the office and 40% working at home, however this may change and you may be expected to work more often in the office. If, however, applicants wish to work longer in the office the option is available to them.


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