Assistant Accountant/Bookkeeper Job in Falkirk, Stirling and Falkirk

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Assistant Accountant/Bookkeeper Job in Falkirk, Stirling and Falkirk

Job Description
12 Months with a significant chance of a permanent role due to growth of the business***

The Company
Able Bridge Recruitment have been approached by a services business in the Falkirk area who have seen their business grow 3 fold over the past 18 months (the turnover was almost £2 million 18 months ago). They have asked us to assist them in the recruitment of an assistant accountant/bookkeeper who will work with an external part time chartered accountant in the maintenance of the accounts/bookkeeping.

The role has arisen due to the current incumbent leaving the business for a period of maternity (12 months). She has indicated that she wishes to return after this timeframe, however she will be returning parttime. Due to the growth of the business we are expecting that this role will end in a permanent post however cannot guarantee this at this point.

The role will be a stand alone role for all intense and purposes, however there is the accountant on hand to clarify queries/assist with complex issues. The role reports into the managing director and will work closely with them on a day to day basis.

The Responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to provide robust financial support to a business that has a lean back-office workforce and will include administrative tasks also. The tasks will range and you will have exposure to the whole workings of the business and will be an integral part of the fabric of the company.

On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following;
You will be responsible for the process of a weekly payroll of approximately 100 key workers. A large proportion of these colleagues will be self employed and will be submitting timesheets and subsequent invoices.
Reconcile approved timesheets against submitted invoices.
Arrange for payment runs to be made in conjunction with the supportive accountant.
Work closely with the managing director in documenting (in Excel), projects delivered against resource supplied. This is to ensure all invoices are accurately captured.
Input of the delivered projects into Excel for invoicing purposes (Xero), distributing the invoices with the Excel supporting information.
Maintain the purchase ledger function (not including the CIS invoices), of the organisation ensuring suppliers are paid within agreed timeframes.
Production of VAT returns and associated statutory required returns (such as CIS returns).
Assist the business with administrative tasks such as validation of starters with HMRC, input of new starters onto the payroll system.
Cover for reception (there is no main receptionist) in respect to answering calls and general query resolution.

The Requirements
Demonstrable experience of working in a fast-paced finance department is essential for the successful applicant to be considered. We do not require formal qualifications however applicants who are AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA part qualified will be viewed favorably. You will also have a working (practical), knowledge of Xero accounting software. In addition, we are looking for an individual who has the right attitude and approach. As already noted, the office functions are covered by a couple of colleagues. We are seeking an individual who is flexible in approach, an individual who is not focused on their work alone, but who recognise when a colleagues are needing support. The team are all exceptionally supportive of each other and we are looking for the same characteristics in this hire.

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 me.

COVID19 statement
Our client will be expecting the successful applicant to be based in the office for at least the first 3 months full time (08.30 – 16.30, Monday – Friday), however there will be flexibility on the hours to a point. Our client has indicated that they would be happy to have the successful candidate working from home once they are fully settled/upon passing probationary period

Job Type: Permanent, Contract, Full Time
Location: Falkirk, Stirling and Falkirk
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Falkirk
County: Stirling and Falkirk
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £26000 – £28000/annum
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