Assistant Accountant
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Company
This company is working within a highly sought after industry, due to organic growth and development of staff they are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their team. They pride themselves in being a people focused organisation.
The Job
The Assistant Accountant is a varied role that presents the opportunity to join a dynamic team within a person focused organisation. The key role components would include:
- Assisting with the production of the monthly management accounts
- Variance analysis
- Financial analysis – trends, costs, margins, overheads etc.
- Assisting with budgeting and forecasting
- Assisting with month-end close – accruals, journals, prepayments etc
- Travelling to various sites across England
- Adhoc duties
We are keen to engage with individuals that have at least 2 years experience working within finance. This role would suit an ambitious individual who would like to take on the remit of the management accounts and has a clear ambition to become a charactered accountant
On Offer
The role of Assistant Accountant will offer a starting salary of £32,000 - £38,000 per annum with a competitive benefits package. The office is near the Edinburgh city centre.
Next Steps
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Ryan Mollins for a private & confidential discussion regarding this opportunity.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Accountant roles across Meraki's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £38,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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