Assistant Accountant Fort William, Scotland
Job description
We have a new and rewarding opportunity for an Assistant Accountant based in Fort William. Qualified by experience, or part qualified and looking to move to the next step in your career, you will work alongside the Management Accountant and be provided with opportunities to learn, grow and develop.
About the job
The candidate will be based at our Head Office in Corpach, Fort William. The main purpose of the role is to report directly to the Management Accountant and assist them in managing the company’s financial activities and reports. This includes compiling financial statements and records to submit to the Accountant.
The role will include, but is not confined to:
- Producing timely and reliable management information reports on a monthly basis;
- Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and monthly cash flow forecasts;
- Assisting in the control of cost and expenses against previously agreed budgets;
- Liaising with managers and team leaders on queries and discrepencies on budgets
- Assisting, and being supported by, the Management Accountant on a day to day basis
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience in an accounts office or similar role.
- Or, may be working towards a professional accounting qualification;
- Professional qualification is not essential as support will be offered for continuous development in the role;
- Experience using accounting and bookkeeping systems and happy to learn;
- Strong IT skills in Microsoft applications and happy to learn/develop IT skills
- Be a good communicator, with a flexible approach and a desire to get involved in the work of the department.
We are happy to receive enquiries and applications from those who meet some, but not all, of the above criteria and would be pleased to answer any questions on the role.
What you can expect:
- A competitive salary;
- Excellent scope to develop your career;
- A well equipped modern office environment with parking;
- Life assurance cover;
- Occupational Health Support & Employee Assistance Programme;
- Training & Development opportunities;
