Accounts Assistant

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Assistant to join our Accounts and Business Services team in our Scott-Moncrieff, Inverness office. The successful candidate will provide support to managers and senior employees through a varied role which includes; bookkeeping, preparation of VAT returns, management accounts, tax, audit and various administration tasks. About us Scott-Moncrieff is one of Scotland's leading firms of auditors and business advisers. We are part of the fast-growing Cogital Group, giving us a UK-wide presence of 88 offices and 2,700 staff and an international reach from over 150 offices across seven countries Cogital Group is an innovator, investor and early adopter of technologies that provide continuous improvement to the service we provide our clients. We are a strong, successful and resilient practice and have enjoyed sustained growth as we focus on delivering excellent client service. Requirements Bookkeeping for clients including but not limited to invoice processing, bank and cash reconciliations and supplier statement reconciliations as required Preparation of monthly/quarterly VAT returns Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts together with commentary Preparation of statutory financial statements from client records for manager review Preparation of business tax computations for manager review Preparation of personal tax computations for manager review Involvement in audit fieldwork as required Experience, Skills and Knowledge required Relevant previous experience required within professional services IT literate; good knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Xero, Sage and Quickbooks is preferred. Work both autonomously and as part of a team Effective team working skills Effective planning and organising skills to ensure that the varied workload is managed effectively Accurate decision making Good communication skills and the ability to engage at all levels Good client service skills Self-motivated Benefits We reward our employees with extensive benefits, such as: Competitive salary Opportunities for flexible working Generous annual leave and bank holiday entitlement Excellent working environment Attractive bonus staff referral scheme Company pension scheme