Job Title: Accounts Assistant Location: Inverness – hybrid working offered after a 3-month induction period Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience Job Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week About Meallmore: Meallmore is one of Scotland’s leading care providers, with a growing portfolio of high-quality care homes across the country. We are committed to delivering exceptional care and creating safe, welcoming environments for our residents and colleagues. Our values, quality, compassion and respect guide everything we do and we’re proud to make a positive difference in people’s lives every day. The Opportunity: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to play a crucial role in our finance department, with a core focus on ensuring a smooth and accurate month-end process. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid grounding in financial processes who is looking to develop their skills and contribute significantly to timely financial reporting. Key Responsibilities: You will work closely with the Finance Manager/Controller to ensure all monthly financial activities are recorded accurately and on time. Your main duties will include: Month-End Support: Assisting with all aspects of the month-end closing procedures, including preparing and posting journal entries for accruals, prepayments, and depreciation. Reconciliations: Performing and completing monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial data. Financial Reporting: Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial reports and supporting schedules for management accounts. Ledger Management/Processing: Produce and raise sales invoices and credit notes, allocate customer payments, process refunds, proactively manage debt, assist with month-end rollovers Audit Readiness: Supporting the annual audit process by preparing necessary documentation and liaising with external auditors. Process Improvement: Proactively identifying and suggesting improvements to current accounting procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy. Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience in a finance or accounts-related role, including exposure to month-end procedures. Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes. Proficiency in accounting software and strong Microsoft Excel skills Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in financial record-keeping. Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively within a team and with various stakeholders. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn. What We Offer: 30 days Annual Leave Refer a Friend bonus scheme (up to £1,000) Pension Scheme Company Sick Pay scheme Free onsite parking Supportive team environment Please note, all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership(PVG) If you are an organised and motivated individual ready to contribute to a vital finance function, apply today and one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch. INDAO