JOB Our Client is hiring for a Finance Assistant role, working in either their Edinburgh or Dunermline office. THE FIRM Our client is an independent firm of Accountants and Business Advisors operating across Central Scotland with offices in Dunfermline and Edinburgh. They have grown from our small beginnings to now having 8 partners and over 100 staff. THE TEAM Our client nurtures talent and offer training and development opportunities to ensure they get the best from their people. Working in smaller teams helps them maintain personal relationships and their values are at the heart of everything they do. THE ROLE - Bulk processing of invoices, expenses and other financial transactions - Credit Control - Bank and control account reconciliations - Preparation of VAT files and returns, including month end control account reconciliations - Assisting departmental managers with ad hoc client tasks - Online accounts software set-up - Maintaining up to date technical knowledge of VAT rules and accounting software - Oral and written communication with client and HMRC - Liaising with colleagues to provide a co-ordinated service to the client. - Maintaining client contact to deliver proactive service - Filing and document management ABOUT YOU - Ideally you will have a minimum of 4 years' experience working within an accounting practice using online accounting software. - You should be able to demonstrate a passion for online accounting software and an understanding of current advisory services supported by tech and app stacks. - You will be committed to delivering first class service to clients and colleagues alike. - Ability to work on own initiative to meet tight deadlines. - You will have excellent IT skills and have a proven ability to retain knowledge in relation to software. - Strong communication skills both oral and written. - Adaptable with the ability to prioritise workload. THE BENEFITS - Hybrid, agile and flexible working practices - Workplace Pension and 3 x Salary Life Cover - Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - Access to our Reward Gateway - Client referral bonus - Staff referral bonus - Opportunity to participate in our Healthy Working Lives or ESG Groups Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age