Your new company Based in Ayrshire, our client is recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. The hours of work are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. The organisation can be accessed by public transport and there is on-site parking. Your new role Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the external accountant, the Assistant Accountant will undertake ownership of transactional finance responsibilities for the organisation. Your duties will include, but will not be limited to; processing invoices & subcontractor payment runs across 4 sites, inbox & query management, expenses, bank reconciliations, reporting for external and internal stakeholders, assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, VAT returns and all associated duties. Payroll is processed by a colleague, but you may be required to support from time-to-time. What you'll need to succeed You will have experience in a similarly varied assistant accountant position, ideally (but not essentially) from within the construction sector. You will be a personable communicator as you will liaise with colleagues, clients and suppliers on a daily basis. You will have excellent attention to detail, and you will thrive managing a diverse and busy workload. What you'll get in return This is an exciting career opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join an expanding organisation in a role where you will be able to develop your skills, initiative and finance experience. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk