Assistant Accountant

The Company Able Bridge Recruitment are delighted to be working with a services business on the outskirts of Stirling in the recruitment of an assistant accountant.

Benefits include 33 days holiday Bonus based on company performance Life insurance Free Parking Pension

This vacancy, the result of an employee moving into a more senior role and will be office based for at 5 days per week.

Reporting to the head of financial reporting this role will be an intrinsic part of the accounting and finance team.

The Responsibilities The purpose of this role is to provide support in the preparation of monthly management reports/accounts, as well as assisting in stock accounting tasks. You will also be required to work with operational teams in the facilitation of accounting process improvements and deep insight into financial matters.

On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following; Assist with monthly management accounts (including multi-currency reporting) Analyse product margin reports and investigate variances Support stock and inventory reporting Maintain financial ledgers for subsidiary companies Assist with year-end, audit, and regulatory reporting Reconcile stock to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies Prepare and distribute stock ageing reports Support stock counts and audits Provide finance support to operational teams on stock-related queries Assist with VAT returns and wider tax compliance Support customs and duty processes Help prepare information for audits and regulatory submissions Support ERP systems (Intact IQ / Business Central), particularly stock modules Contribute to improving finance processes and reporting accuracy Assist with reconciliations, journals, and month-end tasks Provide ad hoc financial analysis Build strong working relationships across the business

The Requirements We are looking for a CIMA/ACCA part qualified assistant accountant who has a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience (gained within the UK). Our client is looking for an individual who has relevant assistant management accounting and stock/inventory management accounting experience ideally within a services business. Our client prides itself on fostering a collaborative and together working environment so candidates will need to be inclusive and team players. You will have to have a proactive, can-do attitude and be able to work on your own initiative. Soft skills that would be vital for this role include attention to detail, strong analytical skills and being highly organised.

Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity.

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 Joe Savidge.