Assistant Accountant
CV-LibraryLanark, South LanarkshirepermanentPosted: 4 November 2026
Apply NowAnderson Knight is proud to partner with its client to recruit a Part-Qualified Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and motivated finance professional who is looking to develop their career within a supportive environment while continuing their professional studies.
The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, supporting the wider team with a range of accounting duties and helping to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of accruals and prepayments.
• Process and review financial transactions, ensuring accuracy across the ledgers.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Assist with cash flow reporting and monitoring.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure the integrity of accounting information.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on finance-related queries.
• Provide general support to the wider finance team as required.
The Ideal Candidate:
• Part-qualified accountant, currently studying towards CIMA or ACCA.
• Previous experience in an assistant accountant or similar finance role.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes.
• Strong Excel skills and confident working with financial systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive attitude with a genuine desire to learn and progress within finance.
• A good team player with strong communication skills.
What's on Offer?
• The opportunity to develop and progress within an established finance team.
• Support towards professional studies.
• A varied role offering exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities.
• A supportive working environment with opportunities for continued professional development.
If you are a part-qualified accountant studying towards CIMA or ACCA and are looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you
The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, supporting the wider team with a range of accounting duties and helping to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of accruals and prepayments.
• Process and review financial transactions, ensuring accuracy across the ledgers.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Assist with cash flow reporting and monitoring.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure the integrity of accounting information.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on finance-related queries.
• Provide general support to the wider finance team as required.
The Ideal Candidate:
• Part-qualified accountant, currently studying towards CIMA or ACCA.
• Previous experience in an assistant accountant or similar finance role.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes.
• Strong Excel skills and confident working with financial systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive attitude with a genuine desire to learn and progress within finance.
• A good team player with strong communication skills.
What's on Offer?
• The opportunity to develop and progress within an established finance team.
• Support towards professional studies.
• A varied role offering exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities.
• A supportive working environment with opportunities for continued professional development.
If you are a part-qualified accountant studying towards CIMA or ACCA and are looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you