Meadowhead Ltd Mortonhall & Charterhall Job Title: Accounts Assistant Status: Full time, fixed term contract (3-months), potential to be permanent. Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager Salary: £26,000 per annum / Negotiable depending on experience Benefits: Pension, 28 holidays per annum and training support Role The fixed term Accounts Assistant position will be primarily based out of Meadowhead's Company Support Office at the Mortonhall estate office in Edinburgh. Mortonhall is a beautiful country estate and only 4 miles from the heart of Edinburgh. Free staff parking available at the office. Meadowhead is a privately company with a range of enterprises in Berwickshire, East Lothian, Edinburgh & Northumberland. This appointment offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a small and friendly team in what is a key, stimulating and varied role. We are looking for a positive, reliable and enthusiastic team member to provide support and add value to the business. The successful candidate will naturally pay close attention to detail and have excellent time management and organisational skills. The role involves working closely with various offices at Mortonhall and elsewhere; strong communications skills are essential, be it face-to-face, on the telephone or online e.g. MS Teams. Appropriate training will be offered where required. Responsibilities The purpose of the role of Accounts Assistant is to provide day to day support to the Finance and Administration Manager in order that the full finance analysis, compliance and reporting requirements are met on behalf of the businesses. The Accounts Assistant is responsible for the accurate and efficient implementation of the finance systems and processes. The Accounts Assistant will help drive forward Meadowhead holiday park leisure business and other associated enterprises. Core deliverables Upload and review of daily income reconciliations Monthly holiday home deposit reconciliation Processing of purchase invoices, ensuring accurate coding with appropriate authorisations Processing of bank payments and receipts. Bank and loan reconciliations Monthly journals Debtors & creditors control keeping relevant team members informed of any outstanding sums, including weekly debtors report and maintaining good credit control on all accounts Preparing and submitting customer invoices Filing of records and archiving Producing analysis reports when required Any other duties that may reasonably be requested of you Person Specification Excellent computer skills and the ability to pick up new software quickly Knowledge of Xero accounting software may be advantageous Articulate with strong verbal and written communication skills The ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels Driven, proactive and motivated Flexible “can do” attitude and an excellent team player Self-motivated and able to use own initiative Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Ideally holds a full and clean driving licence