Assistant Accountant in Inverness

Title: Assistant Accountant

Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Location: Inverness

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000

Details:

Our client, a leading Accountancy Practice in the Inverness area, is looking to appoint an experienced Assistant Accountant. This is a busy and varied role with the opportunity for further personal and professional development within a highly supportive environment. This role would suit an individual with the drive to succeed in a collaborative team environment and to continue to develop their career with an expanding business.

Duties include

• Preparation of statutory accounts including posting and reconciling sales and purchase invoices.
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Dealing with enquiries and providing advice and guidance to ensure best bookkeeping practice.
• Collating accurate and up to date information.
• Online submissions to HMRC
• Communicating with a variety of internal and external contacts on a regular basis.
• Daily use of accounting software systems as well as MS Office.

Person specification

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience within a practice accounting environment is preferred but not essential.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office and experience in accounting software.
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to undertake training and learn new skills, systems and procedures with ease.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to deal with clients and colleagues in a professional manner.