Assistant Accountant

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be working in partnership with a locally established and reputable public sector organisation based in Aberdeen to support in the continued growth and development of their finance function. The requirement for a full time, permanent Assistant Accountant with a strong foundation in cashflow management and supporting in the preparation of management accounts has become available.
Your new role
In your new role, you will be a proactive member of the small finance team to provide direct support to the Head of Finance with daily, weekly and monthly tasks including overseeing ledger management, cashflow management, supporting in the preparation of monthly management accounts as well as being a mentor for the wider finance team. This role will require someone to have direct communication with internal and external stakeholders on financial related information so strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed, you will be a dedicated finance professional who can demonstrate a strong working knowledge of core finance processes including ledger management, complex reconciliation handling and preparation financial reports for month and year end. This role will suit someone who is comfortable working in a small team environment, happy to be hands on with a variety of tasks relating to finance and will work well to strict deadlines.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will be offered a competitive base salary and generous company benefits that can be discussed at application stage. You will be joining an organisation that are community focused, proactive in supporting individuals across the local area and have continued to grow from strength to strength. This role will provide someone with an opportunity to secure a full time role that is varied, dynamic and operating within a busy environment.
What you need to do now

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