Junior Accountant

Location - Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Salary - 30,000 - 35,000

Contract- Full time

The role

Eden Scott are pleased to be supporting our client in their search for a Junior Accountant. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to have their financial exams funded by the client. This would be an excellent opportunity for someone who is at the start of their career to join a company where their progression will be supported and encouraged.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in processing purchase/sales orders, invoices, and delivery notes.
• General ledger queries.
• Support month and year-end financial processes, including audits.
• Reconcile statements and process payments.
• Perform bank reconciliations daily.
• Prepare inter-company reconciliations and manage bank transfers.
• Assist in compiling payroll data and collaborate with the finance team and payroll providers.
• Help with HMRC reporting, including VAT, PAYE, and P11Ds.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
• Review and input employee expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Support bookkeeping tasks and administrative duties as required.
• Identify and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Experience

• Accountancy or finance degree or part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, etc.).
• Good understanding accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Drive to learn and progress

If you would like further information please do not hesitate to reach out for an informal and confidential conversation