Part Time Financial Accountant

Job Title: Part Time Financial Accountant

Location: Leith

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part Time (8 hours per week, ideally spread across 2 days x 4 hours per week)

Salary: 60,000 per annum pro rata

About Our Client:

Our client, a leading company in the food industry, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant to join their team. With a commitment to accuracy and compliance in financial reporting, this position is critical to managing the company's financial operations.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organisation
• Flexible working hours

Responsibilities:

As the Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Supervising the work of the bookkeeper, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial record-keeping
• Preparing comprehensive monthly management accounts using Sage, including detailed reports and analyses for directors
• Compiling and preparing annual accounts for review and presentation to directors, external accountants, and auditors
• Managing and submitting accurate quarterly VAT returns in a timely manner
• Assisting management with cash flow monitoring, forecasting, and other financial analysis as needed
• Generating and presenting various financial reports and data to aid in decision-making
• Advising directors on recommending and implementing new controls and procedures to enhance financial efficiency and governance
• Performing other related duties to support the company's financial objectives and strategic goals

Essential Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ICAS, CIMA or ACCA)
• Proven experience in a similar role, demonstrating a strong understanding of accounting principles and practises
• Proficiency in Sage and MS Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

Technologies:

• Sage accounting software
• MS Office Suite, particularly Excel

How to Apply:

If you have the skills and experience required for this role, please submit your application by Friday 13th September. We look forward to reviewing your application. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to edinburgh@office-angels.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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