Accountability Edinburgh is a fast growing Xero accounting practice, based in Edinburgh offering accounting consultancy, training, payroll, management reporting, advisory and bookkeeping services. We are recruiting for an Accounts Junior to join the team.
We specialise in Xero advisory work, clean-ups and consultation on accounting automation. Accountability Edinburgh won the 2025 UK Xero Awards as Best Bookkeeping Practice and Client Champion of the Year, and the Accounting Excellence Awards as Best Bookkeeping Team of the Year.
We are a living wage employer, seeking B-Corp status and live our values
Being Good Humans, Beyond Ordinary
and
Courageous Common Sense
daily.
This role is an excellent opportunity to pursue a career in accountancy and to gain directly relevant experience of all aspects of the work of a finance team.
We will support the candidate to complete the AAT pathway. In addition, we have a planned progression route which will take Accounts Juniors to the post of Accounts Senior, should they wish.
Person Specification
The successful candidate does not need to be qualified or experienced as training will be provided. However, candidates who are able to demonstrate an interest in the industry will be preferred. To be considered, candidates must be able to demonstrate:
1. Strong literacy and numeracy skills
2. Attention to detail
3. Enthusiasm to learn and motivation to commit to ongoing training
4. An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and ethical behaviour
5. A willingness to work hard, working efficiently and effectively
6. Ability to communicate effectively
7. Support for the purpose and mission of Accountability Edinburgh
Responsibilities
Purchase ledger
1. To receive and process purchase invoices
2. To record purchase invoices received on appropriate purchase order systems
3. To ensure purchase invoices are authorised appropriately
4. To assist in the preparation and processing of payment runs, as may be required
5. To send out remittance advice notes to suppliers
6. To liaise with suppliers in the event of any query
7. To check and maintain supplier statements
Bank tasks
1. To receive and process credit card transactions
2. To post bank payments and receipts, ensuring that transactions are appropriately documented
3. To ensure bank reconciliations are carried out in a timely basis
4. To post bank transfers appropriately
Additional accounting tasks
1. To prepare journal entries for posting to accounts software
2. To assist with reconciliations of nominal accounts
3. Management of client accounts inboxes - ensuring all communications are prompt and professional
Administrative
1. Accurate filing of accounting records
2. Preparation and maintenance of process maps
3. To assist the team with the smooth running of the practice, to include answering the telephone, dealing with queries and other administrative tasks, as required
Purpose driven
1. Participate in company fundraising and volunteering activities
2. Support Accountability Edinburgh's carbon reduction activities
What you can expect
* Paid for AAT training - whether you're starting at level 2 or 3 - we'll fund your training right through to AAT level 4 - and beyond if that's for you
* Directly related work experience to support what you're learning
* A starting salary of £25,000 - with a clearly laid out progression pathway. You won't stay there - as we'll guide you through the pathway with monthly 121s and 6 monthly review sessions
* Truly flexible working. This has been at our core since the business was founded. Compressed hours, part time, full time, hybrid. We've got it all
* Healthcare provision post probation - or the equivalent amount in additional pension contributions
* Enhanced holiday entitlement post probation. Get your birthday off, 2 wellness days a year and special days off
* A profit share. Every quarter we pay out 15% of our net profits to the team. Equal shares so irrespective of seniority. If you're part of our team you're contributing to our growth
* Join our ESG panel and contribute to our sustainability and charity initiatives. We're actively seeking B-Corp status plus we also pay out 5% of net profits to our charity partner
* Travel to Accountex, DAS, FAB, AAT Connect, Xerocon - you'll get a dedicated budget so you can network with the industry's though leaders
We value our team. We work hard to make sure we're delivering an amazing culture of mutual trust and support.
If that all appeals to you, then please send your CV and cover letter to. You can ask us any questions you'd like and we'll send you more info