Corporate Accounting Assistant

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Avison Young Full time

About Us

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a mission to create vibrant buildings, cities, and places that deliver long-lasting social value and economic impact.

Our Story

We were founded in 1978 in Canada and have since grown to span 120 locations across 20 countries. Our 5,000-strong team is united by a shared sense of purpose: to have a positive impact on people's lives.

Why Work for Us

We're a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts, and strategic intelligence. Our Principal-led, privately-owned model gives every employee the opportunity to own a share of our business and have a say in our future direction.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Updating and maintaining clients' accounting systems to ensure timely processing and payment of supplier invoices.
  • Partnering with the Accounts Payable team to provide support for invoice-related queries.
  • Assisting Corporate Accountants with month-end and quarter-end financial reporting tasks, including expense analysis and accrual/prepayment journals.
  • Preparing year-end papers for auditors and providing supporting information.
  • Providing ad-hoc reports and reconciliations to assist the team with decision-making.
  • Liaising with the PMA Helpdesk to resolve general queries.
  • Adhering to the PMA quarterly timetable for key processes and operations.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone with:

  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.
  • Attention to detail, particularly when updating database information.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large amounts of data.
  • Experience of working to tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • High level of IT knowledge, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Autonomy and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Equal Opportunities

Avison Young is committed to building an inclusive culture that empowers all employees to thrive, be successful, and feel a sense of belonging. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.


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