Meraki Talent is delighted to be supporting an award-winning Scottish specialist firm in their search for an ambitious Assistant Accountant on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an international firm with exciting growth plans, offering the opportunity to grow with them and secure a fantastic package and mentorship from a leadership team who value personal development.


The Company
This is a specialist business who deliver quality products and service internationally, are growing at a rapid rate and seeking driven individuals who want to be part of the journey.


Role Overview
The position of Assistant Accountant will support the finance function with our busy commercial screeding business as it embarks on a journey of both domestic & international expansion. The role will involve responsibility across sales ledger, purchase ledger, banking, and month-end processes, working closely with the commercial, purchasing, and operational teams to ensure accurate financial control and timely reporting.


Duties & Responsibilities
*Month-End & Financial Support
*Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions and disposals
*Prepare and post journal entries as required
*Assist with stock pricing and stock-related ledger entries
*Support month-end ledger close and reporting processes


Sales Ledger:
*Liaise with the commercial team to raise accurate sales invoices and support credit approval processes
*Maintain the debtor’s ledger, ensuring accurate allocation between current receivables and retentions
*Monitor aged debt and carry out credit control activities
*Manage debt recovery, escalating issues where appropriate and maintaining strong customer relationships


Purchase Ledger:
*Process purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner
*Prepare and manage mid-month and month-end payment runs
*Process fortnightly subcontractor payments
*Liaise with commercial and purchasing teams to ensure open purchase orders are closed promptly
*Support month-end close by ensuring purchase ledger accuracy and completeness
*Carry out supplier statement reconciliations as and when necessary
*Ownership of Accounts mailbox


Banking:
*Perform regular bank reconciliations for:
*Current account
*Overdraft facilities
*Intercompany accounts
*Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies


Candidate Profile
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual with an enabler mindset capable of interacting with all level of stakeholders through-out the operations & commercial functions.


To be considered, you will have:
*Strong practical experience of month-end & transactional finance - sales ledger, purchase ledger, and bank reconciliations
*Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
*Good Excel skills and experience using accounting software
*Construction or contracting sector experience including CIS exposure is highly advantageous


Why Join
*A market leading business embarking on a domestic and international growth journey
*Highly inclusive, interactive & engaging culture
*Renowned for supporting development through academic professional qualifications
*Extremely competitive base salary
*Based in our collaborative office in Rosyth, Fife


Next Steps:
To arrange a confidential conversation, please contact Dylan McGinley at Meraki Talent or click Apply to register your interest.