Do you want to be part of a team who put their people at the heart of what they do? Then come and join our growing outsourcing team as an Outsourced Finance Assistant. At Thomson Cooper our purpose is to “listen, advise and support our clients to achieve their goals” and having the right people on board to deliver that service is key. As a dynamic growing firm, we are looking for people who share our purpose and values to join us and make a positive impact.
THE FIRM
Thomson Cooper in an independent firm of Accountants and Business Advisors operating across Central Scotland with offices in Dunfermline and Edinburgh. We have grown from our small beginnings to now having 8 partners and over 100 staff.
THE TEAM
At Thomson Cooper we nurture talent and offer training and development opportunities to ensure we get the best from our people. Working in smaller teams helps us maintain personal relationships and our values are at the heart of everything we do.
THE ROLE
* Bulk processing of invoices, expenses and other financial transactions
* Credit Control
* Bank and control account reconciliations
* Preparation of VAT files and returns, including month end control account reconciliations
* Assisting departmental managers with ad hoc client tasks
* Online accounts software set-up
* Maintaining up to date technical knowledge of VAT rules and accounting software
* Oral and written communication with client and HMRC
* Liaising with colleagues to provide a co-ordinated service to the client
* Filing and document management
ABOUT YOU
* Ideally you will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working within an accounting practice using online accounting software
* Ideally you should be able to demonstrate a passion for online accounting software and an understanding of current advisory services supported by tech and app stacks
* You will be committed to delivering first class service to clients and colleagues alike
* Ability to work on own initiative to meet tight deadlines
* You will have excellent IT skills and have a proven ability to retain knowledge in relation to software
* Strong communication skills both oral and written
* Adaptable with the ability to prioritise workload
THE BENEFITS
* Hybrid, agile and flexible working practices
* Workplace Pension and 3 x Life Cover
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to our Reward Gateway
* Client referral bonus
* Staff referral bonus
* Opportunity to participate in our Healthy Working Lives or ESG Groups
This is an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity based in either our Dunfermline or Edinburgh office.
As part of the recruitment process, you must provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Thomson Cooper does not hold a valid skilled worker sponsor licence to employ workers from outside the UK.
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