Accounts Assistant - #1767570

Launch Your Career – Accounts Assistant / Trainee Accountant

Location: Edinburgh City Centre

Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build a future in accountancy?

Established in 1995, our client has spent the past 30 years building an enviable reputation for delivering excellent advice and first-class service to both business and personal clients. While proud of their heritage, they are a business that continues to evolve and grow. Today, they remain committed to innovation, professional development, and expanding the value they offer to their clients. Joining them means becoming part of a forward-thinking team where your skills will be valued and your career can flourish in a supportive and dynamic environment

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with academic grounding or some practical experience in accountancy to gain hands-on exposure across a wide range of accounting functions. You’ll assist in preparing accounts, processing VAT returns, handling bookkeeping tasks, and supporting the wider team while receiving full study support. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience in payroll processing and tax compliance work, supporting their payroll and tax teams as needed. This is a great chance to broaden your skill set and develop expertise across key areas of accountancy practice

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £25 - 35k depending on experience

Benefits Include:

Full study support package

Mentoring from experienced professionals

Loyalty scheme - bonus and extra week holiday after 5 years

Pension scheme

Group Life Cover

29 days holidays (incl. bank holidays)

City centre office with great transport links



Why Join Our Client?

Friendly and welcoming environment with a loyal, supportive team

Long-established firm with a varied and interesting client base

Strong focus on training, development, and career progression

Great central location with hybrid and flexible working opportunities



Who They're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience:

A recent graduate with a degree in Accountancy and Finance (or a related discipline) OR some previous experience within an accountancy practice

Eager to learn and grow within a professional environment

Attention to detail

Good organisational skills

A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment



Desirable Experience:

Preparation of year-end accounts and Corporation Tax Returns

Bookkeeping, VAT return preparation, and payroll

Exposure to tax compliance tasks (personal tax and/or corporation tax returns)

Familiarity with software such as Xero, IRIS, or Sage



Personal Qualities They Value:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Conscientious and reliable

Good communication and interpersonal skills

A sense of humour is always appreciated!



Interviews

Our client is conducting interviews on a rolling basis – don’t wait to apply!

Ready to take the first step in your accountancy career?

Join a firm that values loyalty, learning, and laughter as much as professionalism. Apply now and complete a short questionnaire. Good Luck!