Skills

Accounting Recruitment

Job Specifications

The Company

Able Bridge Recruitment are currently working with a highly entrepreneurial and rapidly growing business in west of Scotland in the recruitment of an assistant accountant on a 12-month maternity leave contract. Due to the rapid growth of the business, there is a high degree of probability that this role will become permanent in the fullness of time.

The organisation is a standout business that few people will recognise today but will be a powerhouse within Scotland in the near future.

Benefits include

Medical Cover

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Gym Membership

Free Parking

Ability to buy/sell holiday

The chance to become part of a business that will be a household name in years to come

This vacancy, the result of a maternity contract and will report into one of the co-founding directors and will be office based 5 days per week.

The Responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to provide financial support to the companies owners, one of which currently focuses on the accounting function of the business. You will have a dotted line to a finance consultant who is office based 1 day per week.

On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following;

Process weekly payroll for direct and indirect contractors

Management of the purchase ledger ensuring that payment runs are organised and supply chain/procurement teams are notified of impending payments

Ensure that bank and balance sheet reconciliations are completed within agreed timelines.

Responsible for credit management ensuring that outstanding balances are managed and appropriate income accruals and analysed and reported

Working with stakeholders internally to ensure monthly management accounts are completed as well as being involved in the financial reporting.

Proactively ensuring that financial records are maintained within line with corporate guidelines

Involvement with budgeting and forecasting activities

Provide general administrative support to the Finance team

The Requirements

Our client`s environment is highly entrepreneurial and fast pasted, as such they are looking for a personality with the skill set to fit the culture rather than a prescribed academic qualification. Yes, ideally candidates would be part qualified (ACCA, ATT, CIMA, or equivalent), this is not essential. We are seeking an applicant who has a minimum of 4 years experience of working within an accounting role similar to that detailed in the responsibilities. What we are looking for is a character where nothing is too much bother and where working for the good of the company is at everyone`s interests. The role is 5 days a week in the office, however once you have proved yourself, some flexibility maybe afforded.

Our client is genuinely at the cusp of being a Scottish giant and this is the ideal opportunity for someone who is hardworking, dedicated and committed.

Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity.

If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me on either 0131 202 3215 or joe.savidge@ablebridge.co.uk

About the Company

Able Bridge Recruitment has been launched to provide permanent and fixed term contract solutions to businesses throughout the Scottish central belt. the differentiator for Able Bridge Recruitment is that we genuinely treat our clients, candidates and suppliers in an ethical manor. In short we treat people in the way we would want to be treated; with respect, integrity and empathy. Along with working with suppliers, candidates and clients in an ethical way, we are also committed to donating a percentage of our profits to two... Know more