Job Description Assistant Accountant – Motherwell Overview: Our client are one of the UKs leading Main contractors, delivering a wide range of projects varying in size, value and complexity.
They are now looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their Scotland team, located from their office in Motherwell with hybrid working options.
Role: This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic finance team, supporting the Financial Controller in achieving accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and driving process improvements.
You will play a key role in ensuring consistent financial practices and contributing to the overall success of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities : • Assist with the preparation of management accounts, overhead accounts, and balance sheets.
• Perform reconciliations, prepayments, accruals, and month-end journal postings.
• Maintain and update financial data within the COINS system.
• Prepare weekly cashflows, actively pursuing receipts, and creating monthly cash meeting analysis.
• Provide balance sheet analysis, including aged debtors and creditors.
• Produce reports on internal spend and assist with auditor queries.
• Set up and manage contracts on COINS, including tender data and WBS code updates.
• Assist with ad hoc financial tasks as required.
Skills & Experience : • Part-qualified accountant or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in COINS accounting software (preferred).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel with a solid understanding of other Office applications.
• Ideally 2+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an aptitude for accurate reporting.
• Excellent planning, time management, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team.
• Full Driving Licence and ability to travel across Central Belt of Scotland.
On offer is a basic salary of £32k-£37k along with an industry leading benefits package, support for industry qualifications and internal growth opportunities.
Apply today for further information!