Assistant Accountant

Job Description

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Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment are supporting a growing organisation based in Kingswells, Aberdeen to recruit an Assistant Accountant to their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who enjoys working across a broad range of accounting responsibilities and is looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

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Working closely with the Accountant and Finance Director, you'll gain exposure across the full finance function while contributing to the continued success of a growing business. The organisation can offer genuine progression opportunities alongside study support for professional qualifications.

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The position is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working available.

The Opportunityn

As an Assistant Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting month-end activities, maintaining the general ledger, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across the business.

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This role offers excellent variety and responsibility, making it an ideal next step for someone looking to build on existing experience and become a valued member of a high-performing finance team.

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Responsibilities will include:

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• Preparing and performing bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner

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• Raising and processing sales invoices, ensuring accurate recording of revenue and customer transactions

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• Supporting credit control activities

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• Assisting with month-end close activities, including the preparation and posting of journals

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• Supporting the Accountant with reconciliations, financial analysis and reporting requirements

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• Setting up manual payments and BACS payment runs through banking portals

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• Preparing cash-in-transit reconciliations and resolving outstanding items

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• Preparing and submitting National Statistics returns

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• Supporting VAT compliance by preparing analysis and information for external tax advisors

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• Assisting with audits and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and internal policies

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• Supporting cashflow forecasting activities

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• Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting tasks and reporting requirements

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Background and Experiencen

We're looking for someone who:

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• Has at least 2 years' experience in a finance or accounting role

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• Is confident using Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel

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• Has strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

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• Can manage competing priorities and work effectively to tight month-end deadlines

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• Has strong communication skills and can build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

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• Is comfortable working independently and using their own initiative

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• Demonstrates a professional and proactive approach to their work

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Flexibility and Benefitsn

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• Hybrid working available

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• Study support for relevant professional qualifications

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• Exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities

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• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment

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• Genuine opportunities for career progression as the business continues to grow

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Next Stepsn

To apply, please send a full CV.

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For a confidential discussion or more information, please contact Leah McCrea at Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment via Leah.McCrea@CooperParry.com.

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Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this position.

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