Accounts Assistant

Edinburgh Permanent £28,000 - £32,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a hands-on, proactive, detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support the accounting and finance department within the sports business. Reporting directly to CFO.
  • PE Backed Sports Business
  • Highly Flexible Hybrid Arrangement

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a scaling company operating within the sports sector. The organisation is committed to delivering exceptional services and maintaining high standards in its field.

Job Description



o Managing the Purchase & Sales Ledger and Fixed Asset Register

o Invoicing events, competitions and adhoc sales

o Ensuring collection of debtors

o Coding and preparing payments for authorisation

o Managing the stock ledger

o Completing bank and credit card reconciliations

o Ensuring staff expenses have been properly coded

o Preparing Quarterly Vat returns for review

o Processing refunds to players

· Working with venue partners to agree revenue share payments

· Submit Payroll for all staff to external agency

· Carry out monthly reconciliations on bank accounts - UK and Spain

· Help with production of Management and Statutory Accounts

· Liaising with suppliers and resolving queries

· Charging coaches for court usage

· Invoicing for events, corporate packages, competitions, late payments and subscriptions (recurring bookings).

· Any other duties consistent with the role -flexibility in a small team.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Accounts Assistant should have:

  • A strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
  • Proficiency in using accounting software Xero would be advantageous and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary up to £32,000.
  • Opportunity to work in a PE backed, rapidly growing business.
  • Highly flexible hybrid arrangement



If you are an organised and motivated Accounts Assistant, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity today

Contact
Katie Brown
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6929411
Phone number
+441312432952

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Location
Edinburgh
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Katie Brown
Consultant phone
+441312432952
Job reference
JN-012026-6929411