Assistant Accountant in Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: Robert Half
Job Hours: Full-time

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Robert Half are working with a leading functional medical technology business based in Edinburgh to help recruit an Assistant Accountant on a permanent basis.

This is a great opportunity to join a unique health tech company set for rapid expansion.

You will play a significant role in the organisation's development and in turn will have the opportunity for career development and on-going learning.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, our client is looking for someone with a proven track record in finance who is methodical, highly organised, results driven and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Role Responsibilities

  • Manage internal financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems. Inputting of invoices payable, invoices receivable and expenses on Xero.
  • Monitor day-to-day finances including the reconciliation of financial transactions against bank statements and daily communications on financial queries from clients
  • Issue client invoices based on agreed terms and cross checking invoices against orders.
  • Record and reconcile commissions and affiliate payments.
  • Create payment schedules of vendors, suppliers, commissions and service providers
  • Monitor accounts receivable, produce weekly reports and perform credit control activities.
  • Assist accountant in information gathering for annual accounts.
  • Produce management reports on sales, invoices and credit control.
  • Arrange company events and travel as required, ensuring budgets are accounted for.
  • Assist across departmental functions as required during staff absences.

    • Requirements

  • A proven track record in financial administration/bookkeeping
  • Excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel/GoogleSheets and able to produce reports
  • Thorough attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
  • Solid time management skills with the ability to prioritise.
  • Excellent communication and problem solving skills
  • A rational thinker under pressure.

    • The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.

    Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions.

    Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

    Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.

    Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.

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