The Company
Able Bridge Recruitment are currently working with a hugely successful business in the recruitment of a bookkeeper/assistant accountant on a permanent basis. The company has it`s headquarters in Edinburgh although they also have corporate offices in Glasgow and West Lothian (this role will be based in Edinburgh).

Working alongside the head of finance you will form part of a team of accounting professionals who provide support to the business.

Benefits our client offer include;
Full medical healthcare (after qualifying period).

Holiday entitlement that increases with service.

Pension.

Free on street parking.

The Responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to support the accounts manager/head of finance in the provision of accounting services for the business. You will liaise with stakeholders internally and externally in producing accounting information which is of both a statutory nature as well as management information for internal decision making.

On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following;
Be responsible for the completion of VAT and CIS returns and submit these to HMRC.
Reconciliation of bank accounts and resolve anomalies when they arise.
Assist in the completion of weekly and monthly payroll.
Assist in the raising of sales invoices, distribution and posting them onto the companies Sage accounting platform.
Work closely with other members of the finance team to ensure that purchase ledger invoices are promptly input onto Sage and prepare them for payment runs.
Reconciliation of purchase and sales ledger ensuring that errors/queries are resolved promptly.
Allocation of money received to appropriate client and corresponding invoice.

The Requirements
We require a well versed and highly experienced bookkeeper (with UK Experience), who has strong knowledge and experience in working within a construction (or similar industry), it is essential that applicants have experience of completing CIS returns as this is a fundamental part of the role. Whilst we are not seeking an accounting qualification necessarily, it would be beneficial. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of using systems such as Sage/Sage Payroll and be confident in working on their own initiative. Whilst our client is seeking somebody to be office based, they are flexible in offering full or part time hours. Applicants will also need to be able to work unrestricted in the UK indefinitely.

If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting.

COVID19 statement
Our client will be expecting the successful applicant to be office based.