Outsourced Finance Assistant
Come and join our growing outsourcing team as an Outsourced Finance Assistant. At Thomson Cooper our purpose is to “listen, advise and support our clients to achieve their goals” and having the right people on board to deliver that service is key. As a dynamic growing firm, we are looking for people who share our purpose and values to join us and make a positive impact.
THE FIRM
Thomson Cooper is an independent firm of Accountants and Business Advisors operating across Central Scotland with offices in Dunfermline and Edinburgh. We have grown from our small beginnings to now having 8 partners and over 100 staff.
THE TEAM
At Thomson Cooper we nurture talent and offer training and development opportunities to ensure we get the best from our people. Working in smaller teams helps us maintain personal relationships and our values are at the heart of everything we do.
THE ROLE
1. Bulk processing of invoices, expenses and other financial transactions
2. Credit Control
3. Bank and control account reconciliations
4. Preparation of VAT files and returns, including month end control account reconciliations
5. Assisting departmental managers with ad hoc client tasks
6. Online accounts software set-up
7. Maintaining up to date technical knowledge of VAT rules and accounting software
8. Oral and written communication with client and HMRC
9. Liaising with colleagues to provide a co-ordinated service to the client.
10. Maintaining client contact to deliver proactive service
11. Filing and document management
ABOUT YOU
12. Ideally you will have a minimum of 4 years’ experience working within an accounting practice using online accounting software.
13. 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.
14. You will be committed to delivering first class service to clients and colleagues alike.
15. Ability to work on own initiative to meet tight deadlines.
16. You will have excellent IT skills and have a proven ability to retain knowledge in relation to software.
17. Strong communication skills both oral and written.
18. Adaptable with the ability to prioritise workload.
THE BENEFITS
19. A competitive salary
20. Hybrid, agile and flexible working practices
21. Workplace Pension and 3 x Salary Life Cover
22. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
23. Access to our Reward Gateway
24. Client referral bonus
25. Staff referral bonus
26. Opportunity to participate in our Healthy Working Lives or ESG Groups
This is an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity based in either our Dunfermline or Edinburgh office.
Please send your CV together with a covering letter or email to: recruitment@thomsoncooper.com