Assistant Accountant

Robert Half are delighted to be retained by Penicuik Estate to appoint an Assistant Accountant on a permanent basis.

A hidden treasure located 10 miles south of Edinburgh, Penicuik Estate is home to one of Scotland's finest designed landscapes.

Their story begins in 1654. Today, almost 400 years later, they are launching their next chapter. Inspired by their predecessors, their mission is to manage their landscape holistically, combining nature restoration, heritage conservation and hospitality to create a destination landscape welcoming visitors from near and far. Launching this year with a collection of restored cottages, landscape cabins, and Penicuik House, a 15-bed exclusive use property and events venue.

As Assistant Accountant, you will oversee accounting and administrative functions for the organisation and support the Director of Finance with a wide range of accounting processes and procedures. This full-time, flexible role that requires strong organisational and numeracy skills, operating in a busy office with diverse functions.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work from both home and the office should hybrid working be desired, with the expectation of at least two days in the office and three from home.

• Process payments, invoices, income, and receipts, and input data into accounting software and databases.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns.
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers.
• Reconcile bank accounts.
• Audit and verify the accuracy of business accounts, reporting errors to the Finance Director.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including cash flow, profit and loss, and balance sheets.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly management accounts detailing income and expenditure.
• Manage the payroll process and employee expense claims.
• Assist the Finance Director and external accountants with administrative duties, including preparing yearly accounts.
• Ensure insurance compliance, meeting business insurance requirements, and updating insurers on policy changes.

Your profile

• A proven track record in financial administration/bookkeeping
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel 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.

Salary on offer is within a range of £30,000 - £35,000 plus benefits (provided on request)

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