Assistant Accountant

Job Description
Hutcheon Mearns are delighted to be recruiting, on an exclusive basis, for an Assistant Accountant for our private equity client. This is a full time, staff position and will be based from our client’s office in the West End of Aberdeen. Reporting to the Group Accountant, you will play a key role in the finance team. You will be joining an organisation on an exciting growth journey which offers excellent development and progression opportunities. Candidates looking for part time hours and flexible working will also be considered.
The Opportunity
The Assistant Accountant will have responsibility for various aspects of the preparation of Group Accounts. Your role will include;
Assisting with month end reporting
Data input for trading consolidations and corporate consolidations
Data processing for small group company together with monthly balance sheet reconciliations and assisting with management accounts
Posting of bank transactions across various companies
Preparation of VAT returns for group companies
Corporation tax return preparation
Background and experience
The successful candidate will be proactive, hardworking and have experience in a similar role. You will be tech savvy and be confident using excel. This role would be suited to someone part qualified looking to take their next step in a growing business or someone qualified by experience looking to hit the ground running.
Flexibility and Benefits
37.5 hour working week
Hybrid working
Pension scheme
Excellent working environment
Career progression opportunities
Next Steps
If you are interested in taking the next step in your career or feel a change of environment or sector is your next path, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you! To apply please send a full CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Leah McCrea at Hutcheon Mearns on 07743929721. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.