Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Full-Time 36000 - 44000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support finance operations and assist with reporting for 23 branches across Scotland.
  • Company: Join William Wilson, part of the Wolseley Group, a leading trade merchant.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, generous pension, and extensive health benefits.
  • Other info: Enjoy extensive training and access to diverse career opportunities.
  • Why this job: Gain valuable finance experience and develop your career in a supportive environment.
  • Qualifications: Prior finance experience preferred; strong Excel and communication skills required.

The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Assistant Accountant - Aberdeen (AB12 3QA) - William Wilson

So, who are we?

We are William Wilson, a part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland.

We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Also, did we mention?

In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including...

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular Yu Life app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more.

As an Accounts Assistant based in Aberdeen, you’ll be responsible for

  • Supporting 23 William Wilson branches across Scotland
  • Assist the Management Accountant & Finance Manager with weekly, monthly & ad-hoc reporting requirements
  • Processing branch banking and resolving any resulting queries
  • Coding & processing direct debits, standing orders & online payments
  • Preparation of bank reconciliations
  • Petty cash management
  • Recording of online payments and customer cheques received
  • Preparation of weekly and monthly reports for management
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Maintenance of sundry sales ledger

This is a Full Time permanent position working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday 08.00am - 4.30pm with 1/2 hour lunch break.

And here’s what we’d like you to have

  • Prior finance experience is preferred
  • Ability to prioritise competing demands on time
  • Experience of working to deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Flexibility – willing to learn a wide range of department procedures

Wolseley UK is the country’s largest plumbing, heating and cooling trade specialist merchant and we aim to be the first choice specialist merchant for trade customers.

We supply 180,000 different products to over 100,000 customers every year.

Join us and you’ll be part of a team that gets the right products to customers at the right price, in the right place, and at the right time.

You’ll also enjoy extensive training and an award-winning pension and great rewards package.

And, as part of the world’s largest specialist distributer of plumbing and heating products, you’ll have access to a wide variety of career opportunities.

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Assistant Accountant employer: William Wilson Limited

As a Field Sales Account Manager, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including a company car or allowance, and a strong emphasis on career development, our company stands out as an exceptional employer in the industry. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters a rewarding work environment.

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Contact Details:

William Wilson Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Assistant Accountant

Finance Experience
Reporting Skills
Bank Reconciliation
Petty Cash Management
Excel Skills
Communication Skills
Time Management