Accounts Assistant

Rettie & Co; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property specialist is seeking an ambitious individual for an Accounts role in Edinburgh. You will support the finance team while gaining valuable experience and mentorship from the Accounts Manager. Suitable candidates will be detail-oriented and familiar with IT systems, particularly MS Office. This position offers a chance to grow within a dynamic environment that values teamwork and personal development. Ideal for those early in their careers or looking to expand their finance expertise.

Qualifications

• Fully IT literate and proficient in the use of IT systems.
• Previous experience in an accounts department is essential.
• Highly numerate and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Process Purchase ledger and Supplier invoices.
• Process Sales Ledger invoices.
• Reconcile credit card and post journal entries monthly.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Process month end tasks.

Skills

IT proficiency

Numeracy

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Higher or HNC in Accounts/Business

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Key details

Location: Edinburgh, Jamaica Street Office

Department: Accounts

Reports to: Accounts Manager

Hours of work: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday / willing to consider part-time over 5 days

Key requirements

Essential

• Fully IT literate & proficient in the use of IT systems, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Previous experience or background in an accounts department is essential
• Highly Numerate
• The ability to demonstrate an organised approach to administration with close attention to detail
• The ability to work independently is essential, as well as part of a team

Desirable

• Higher or HNC Accounts/ Business

About the role

Rettie are leading, independent property specialists in Scotland and the North of England. The reputation of the Rettie brand has been built on the back of our successful track record of unrivalled market knowledge and exceptional customer service.

We are a growing and ambitious company, but at our foundation, we have a family feel. We care about our people and want them to prosper. We are proud that our values of Teamwork, Determination, Dependability and Ambition guide our actions and behaviours towards our clients and each other daily. Based on these values, we aspire to cultivate and grow diverse, capable teams in an environment which will help you raise your career potential.

We are seeking an ambitious and self‑motivated person who is keen to either start or grow their early career within finance. Working closely under the tutelage of the Accounts Manager, you will have the opportunity to support our growing finance team in all aspects of general business administration ensuring they deliver an exceptional standard of service to both colleagues and clients.

Competencies

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Customer service
• Problem solving
• Positive mindset
• Planning and organising

About you

With the opportunity to be mentored by the accounts manager, this role would be ideal for an individual in the early stages of their career and interested in accounts and finance.

The successful applicant will have excellent attention to detail, be organised, and have some experience in prioritising workload effectively and working to deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are vital, as the post holder will be required to work closely with clients, suppliers and colleagues across the Rettie group.

If you are passionate about finance and looking for an opportunity to either start or grow your career, we would like to hear from you!

Key responsibilities

Your duties/tasks will include:

• Process Purchase ledger (Supplier invoices)
• Process Sales Ledger invoices
• Reconcile credit card and post journal entries each month.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Process month end tasks – post journal entries

General account duties including cost analysis reports and communicating with other departments as required as part of the financial planning process.