Stafffinders are delighted to be recruiting in conjunction one of Edinburgh's highly regarded and well-known accountancy firms for an exciting new opportunity to start the new year a fresh within a thriving environment. Due to an increase in the work load a new account assistant will be required to pick up the growing demands within the team. The ideal candidate would slot firmly into the team and add to the already hungry team. The role of an account assistant that has arisen in central Edinburgh this role is paying a very competitive salary at £18,000 to £24,000 DOE. Daily duties Management of petty cash transactions in a concise manner. Sorting daily post incoming and out going post, while dealing with any queries along the way. Processing high volume purchase invoices for a range of clients. Administration of purchase ledger processes including invoicing clients. Conduct weekly and monthly payroll procedures. Controlling credit and chasing any debt. Supporting other members within the finance team as and when required. Recording sales ledger purchases. Bank reconciliation duties. Essential requirements Have at least one year's experience working within an accounting and finance role. Proficient in general IT skills, including accounting software MS word and excel. Excellent team player with excellent verbal and communication skills. The ability to work independently as solo working can at times be required due to the nature of the role. If you feel you have what it takes to fit into this role and team, what are you waiting for? Apply now