Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Livingston

£30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Have you worked your way up in a finance environment and are ready for a new challenge? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Assistant Accountant to join the dynamic support services team with our client. If you are motivated, proactive, and have finance experience, and are eager to contribute to the success of a growing business, this role is perfect for you.

About the Role:

As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Finance function. You will work closely with the Finance Manager, handling a variety of financial tasks that are vital for their business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor UK and overseas bank accounts and cash flow.
• Post transactions and resolve internal and external queries.
• Process employee expense claims.
• Prepare cost reports and oversee stock takes.
• Analyse cost of sales and review project costs.
• Manage monthly nominal reports, accruals, prepayments, and invoiced items.
• Reconcile balance sheets for debtors, creditors, banks, and loans.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and group accounts.
• Generate budget reports and handle overseas supplier payments.
• Update fixed asset register and post depreciation.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Handle foreign currencies and withholding tax.

Essential skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within an SME.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and SAGE Line 50 or similar accounting software.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• HNC/HND Accounting qualifications are desirable.

Personal Qualities:

• Dynamic and enthusiastic team player with initiative.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and meet tight deadlines.
• A 'can-do’ attitude with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Our Client:

Headquartered in Livingston, Scotland, they are a globally recognised independent chemical testing laboratory and consultancy. With an international presence in the Middle East, USA, and Malaysia, they specialise in providing innovative solutions and independent services for the oil and gas industry, including the qualification of production chemicals, drilling and completion fluids, green technologies and other production flow assurance support services. Their specialist services include chemical/fluid qualification, formation damage and reservoir simulation projects, R+D initiatives, specialised equipment manufacture, and production chemistry consultancy services & training courses.

Application Details:

To apply for this role please attach your CV. The closing date for applications is 10am on Tuesday 16th July 2024.