Cooper Parry (previously known as Hutcheon Mearns) are delighted to be supporting a well-known family-run Engineering business in Glenrothes in their recruitment of an Assistant Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant looking to progress their career - with the opportunity of study support post-probation period! This is a key post within the organisation providing support to the Finance Manager with financial operations. This is a full-time office based role, with a 1pm finish on a Friday! The client is ideally looking for someone to start Immediately.
The Job Opportunity
Reporting to the Finance Manager, as the Assistant Accountant you will be responsible for:
* Invoice processing – sales and purchases
* Processing bank payments
* Bank reconciliations
* Credit credit – for a few main customers
* VAT Returns
* Balance sheet reconciliations
* Management Accounts preparation experience would be beneficial
* Sage 50 knowledge would be beneficial, but not required as the company will be moving to Business Central at some point next year
The Candidate
* Strong knowledge of accounting principles
* Competence in Microsoft Packages (Sage knowledge would be advantageous)
* An understanding of accounts payable, receivable and bank reconciliation
* Previous experience working to deadlines, with a keen eye for details and organisational skills
* Experience in VAT returns would be advantageous
* Experience in Management Accounts preparation would be advantageous
On Offer?
* Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 for the right candidate
* Study support post probation period available
* 1pm finish on a Friday
* Annual leave / Company pension plan
Next Steps
If you are keen on the sound of the role of Assistant Accountant, please hit 'apply' or get in touch with Sarah Livingston on sarah.livingston@cooperparry.com and i can share the full job pack.