Assistant Accountant

Your new company
Based in Lanarkshire, our client is recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. The role is a 37.5 hour working week (flexible hours worked any time between 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday, e.g 8.30am - 4.30pm.). Part-time candidates can also be considered at 30 hours per week. Due to location of the role, it is advisable that applicants have access to their own transport. The role is predominantly office based but hybrid working can be offered from time-to-time. Study support can be offered if this is of interest to the candidate, but it is not essential to continue further study.
Your new role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Accountant will undertake a diverse range of responsibilities. Your duties will include, but will not be limited to; assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet and bank reconciliations, prepayments and accruals, cost reporting, P&L reporting, preparing month-end journals, handling queries for audit, month-end reporting, preparing cashflows, variance analysis and general associated ad-hoc tasks.

What you'll need to succeed
Experience of a similarly varied assistant accountant role is ideal but not essential. The organisation can also consider applications from graduates who are keen to build upon their existing skills and experience & develop within the role and organisation. You will have excellent attention to detail and good planning & time management skills. You will be an analytical individual who excels at problem-solving. Strong communication skills are required as you will work alongside a range of key stakeholders.
What you'll get in return
This is an excellent career opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to secure a role in which they will be able to learn and develop whilst adding value to a well-established and well-respected organisation.
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