Assistant Accountant
  • Scotland,West Lothian
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £30,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionAre you an Assistant Accountant looking to join a successful and growing manufacturing organisation where you’ll play a key role in the finance team? Three Bridges Recruitment are recruiting for an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a varied role, working across financial reporting, costing, cash flow and business partnering, while benefiting from a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.
WHY WORK HERE?
*Excellent Annual Salary
*31 days holiday (inc 8 public holidays)
*Pension
*Life cover
*BUPA Healthcare cover
*Free on-site parking
*Free drinks vending


JOB
This role will give you the opportunity to be involved with the following:


*Preparation of Financial Reporting, to provide accurate monthly / yearly financial reports to present to Management. Including analysis of revenue v costs to ensure a good contribution margin
*Forecasting of cash flow trends to ensure bank does not run into deficit, and running payroll for site staff as necessary
*Assist in annual audit - preparation of reconciliations, liaising with auditors and justification of balance sheet at year end
*Accurate and timely client billing and recognition of revenue in line with contractual terms, ensuring compliance with the company revenue recognition policies
*Accurate and timely billing of all third-party costs, working closely with AP team to ensure costs are allocated correctly and subsequently billed onto clients
*Assist in resolving Aged debt issues liaising between client and project management ensuring a clean AR position
*Assisting Shared Service centre with submitting invoices to clients in required formats.
*Assisting AP department in making payments to suppliers and ensuring all outstanding bills are paid in a timely manner
*Undertake ad-hoc work as required and respond effectively to any queries arising


YOU


You will be skilled and/or qualified in the following:


*Strong IT skills in Excel
*Qualifications are not essential, but if you are a part qualified accountant or AAT finalist that would be advantageous
*Minimum 2-3 years overall accounting and finance experience
*Costing experience ideally relevant to FMCG or manufacturing
*Experience with JD Edwards is a plus; experience in any other major ERP is required. Hyperion and/or other relational databases are a plus
*Proactive self-motivated approach
*Strong analytical skills
*Good communication and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet timetables and deadlines
*Results orientated


At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are "striving for brilliance" and "relatability". We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this opportunity is the
right fit for you. Should this role be of interest, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Job number 3952055

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Company Details:
Three Bridges Recruitment Ltd
Company size: 1–4 employees
Industry: Accountancy
We are Three Bridges Recruitment, and we operate from South Queensferry. It’s a small town on the doorstep of Scotland’s capital, Edinburg...
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