Accounting Jobs in Midlothian

Senior Trust Accountant Edinburgh Hybrid Working Competitive Salary & Benefits About the Employer We are delighted to be supporting a highly regarded professional services firm to recruit a Senior Trust Accountant to join their established Tax & Succession team click apply for full job details

Robert Half is delighted to be working with a growing independent accountancy firm in Edinburgh who look to add a new Trainee Accountant to their tight knit team. As a Trainee Accountant, you'll play a key supporting role within the client services team, helping to deliver accurate and timely financial information. You'll assist with core compliance tasks, contribute to the smooth running of client accounts, and gain exposure to a wide range of accounting processes. You'll work closely with senior team members and have the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. Suitable applicants must have prior experience of working within an accountancy practice setting. Day-to-day responsibilities include: - Assisting in the preparation of year-end accounts using IRIS - Supporting the completion of corporation tax and self-assessment returns - Preparing VAT returns and reviewing data for accuracy - Responding to client queries in a timely and professional manner - Assisting with bookkeeping and management accounts preparation - Maintaining Xero certification and supporting clients with cloud software queries - Ensuring compliance with AML procedures under supervision - Contributing to internal process improvements and team initiatives - Supporting ad hoc tasks and projects as directed by senior staff or directors About You We're looking for someone who's enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a practice environment. You'll enjoy working with clients and colleagues alike, and bring a proactive, can-do attitude to your work. You'll ideally be: - Part-qualified (ACCA/ICAS/ACA) or actively studying - Familiar with preparing accounts and tax returns within a practice setting (essential) - Comfortable using cloud accounting software (Xero experience preferred) - Organised and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently - A good communicator with a client-focused mindset - Keen to learn and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement What's on Offer - Competitive salary between £30,000 - £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience - Hybrid working model with flexibility around office/home balance - Supportive and inclusive team culture - Exposure to a varied and interesting client base The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training . Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Our client is based in Edinburgh and is looking for support their payroll function. You will be required to work autonomously to manage processes whilst using initiative to ask for guidance when required. This role is the main point of contact for internal as well as external queries around pensions, employment, timesheets taxation etc. This is a fast paced role where attention to detail and accuracy are of the utmost importance. Duties will include: Prepare and input all payroll data Process payroll payments via BACS Perform monthly reconciliations Support the preparation of monthly payroll reconciliations for year-end audit Complete employment-related documentation (e.g., mortgage references, benefits forms) as required Implement pay awards and increments when required Provide payroll cost information and analysis as requested Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and oversight to maintain service standards What you will need: Experience in payroll duties Experience of operating and maintaining an ERP payroll system Experience of complex payroll administration Proficiency in Microsoft Office Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Ability to work independently and use initiative What you will get in return: This is an ongoing temporary position offering a competitive hourly rate. Work pattern is Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and hybrid working is supported.

Accounts Assistant - Location: Leith, Edinburgh - Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent - Salary: £27,500 - £29,500 per annum Reed Accountancy are currently working with a renowned and close client of ours who are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team. Joining a growing team, the successful candidate will assist in maintaining their day-to-day financial operations. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: - Maintaining purchase ledger function - Processing company invoices and credit notes - Reconciling supplier statements - Supporting payment runs - Performing credit control duties - Preparing accounts receivable and debt reports - Performing daily banking duties - Processing payments and receipts - Reconciling bank accounts - Preparing and assisting in month end processes - Liaising with stakeholders around queries Required Skills & Qualifications: - Experience in a similar accounting role - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written - Highly organised with great attention to detail Benefits: - Excellent holiday allowance - Generous pension contribution - Wellbeing benefits - Growing business with exciting prospects

Senior Tax Advisor Edinburgh Full-time, with part-time and flexible working considered Competitive salary and benefits About the Employer We are delighted to be supporting a successful independent Scottish Law Firm with the recruitment of a Senior Tax Advisor to join their leading Private Client team click apply for full job details

Job title : Project Accountant Location: Edinburgh EH12 9GF - minimum of 3-4 days in the office per week Contract length: 3-6 months - potential to extend Rate: Hourly rate - Inside IR35 Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently recruiting for a Project Accountant to work for Siemens Mobility, in their Rolling Stock Customer Services team click apply for full job details

Accountancy Practice Specialists Taylor Rose Recruitment have been instructed on an Audit Senior Associate or Assistant Manager opportunity on behalf of our client in Central Edinburgh. Perfect for an ACA/ ACCA qualified individual with experience of leading external audits looking for continued professional development and an excellent work/ life balance click apply for full job details

Payroll Assistant Edinburgh Hybrid Working Competitive Salary & Benefits About the Employer We are delighted to be supporting a well-established professional services firm with the recruitment of a Payroll Assistant to join their busy payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a varied client portfolio and play an important role in delivering accurate, timely payroll services click apply for full job details

Office of the CFO Assistant Manager Edinburgh An exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious Business Services team. We are recruiting on behalf of a highly successful and rapidly expanding professional services firm seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join its Business Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working closely with clients click apply for full job details

Tax specialists Taylor Rose Recruitment are working with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Edinburgh who, due to organic growth, are seeking a Private Client Tax Manager to join their team. Perfect for a CTA Qualified Personal Tax Assistant Manager looking for the next step up in their career, or Manager looking for an excellent work/ life balance click apply for full job details

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong finance professional to lead our Financial Accounting and transaction processing functions. This is a senior role within the Finance / Resources directorate, reporting to the Director of Resources and playing a key part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and effectiveness of the College's financial accounting arrangements. The postholder will be responsible for the overall management and performance of the financial accounting and transaction processing teams, supporting statutory reporting, technical accounting, treasury management, tax compliance, financial systems development and effective financial control across the group. The role covers the accounting arrangements for the College, its subsidiary and the Malaysian company, with responsibility for maintaining high-quality accounting records and supporting informed decision-making by senior leaders and the Trustee Board. About the role You will lead the preparation of annual financial statements for the group and single entity, ensure timely submission of regulatory returns, and provide expert advice on technical accounting matters including FRS 102, Charity SORP, OSCR requirements, VAT and other tax matters. You will also oversee key reconciliations, maintain effective financial controls, manage treasury arrangements and banking relationships, and support the development of financial systems and procedures. As a senior member of the finance team, you will work closely with the Head of Financial Reporting and Analysis, senior leaders, committee chairs, external auditors, consultants and colleagues across the organisation. You will also lead, motivate and develop a team of 6 colleagues, ensuring strong performance, effective processes and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities - Lead the production of annual financial statements and associated notes for the group and single entity. - Oversee statutory and regulatory returns, including OSCR, Companies House, HMRC and other relevant submissions. - Provide technical accounting advice and ensure compliance with FRS 102, Charity SORP and relevant regulatory requirements. - Manage control account reconciliations, ledger integrity and financial accounting processes across the organisation. - Lead treasury management, banking relationships, investment broker liaison and online banking controls. - Ensure effective VAT, corporation tax and other tax compliance, maximising tax recovery where appropriate. - Develop and maintain financial accounting policies, procedures, systems and controls. - Lead, manage and develop the financial accounting and transaction processing teams. - Contribute to cross-functional projects and deputise for the Director of Resources as required. About you You will be a qualified accountant with a recognised professional accountancy qualification, such as ICAEW, ICAS, ICAI, ACCA or CIMA, and significant experience in financial accounting. You will bring strong technical knowledge, ideally gained within an FRS 102 or similar environment, together with the ability to interpret complex financial requirements and translate them into practical solutions. You will have excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the confidence to advise senior finance and non-finance colleagues, present complex information clearly, and manage competing priorities. Experience of staff management, team development, financial systems, advanced Excel and working with external auditors or advisers will be important. Knowledge of Charity SORP, fixed asset accounting under FRS 102, or experience in charity or public sector would be advantageous. Why join us? This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact finance leadership role within a complex and respected organisation, supporting financial stewardship, strong governance and informed strategic decision-making. You will work with senior stakeholders across the group and help shape robust, efficient and continuously improving financial accounting services.

Audit Senior - Edinburgh - Top 20 Firm Are you a newly qualified Auditor or Audit Finalist in a mid-tier or smaller firm seeking a larger brand on your CV Are you a Big 4 auditor looking for a role that offers a better work life balance while exposing you to more of the audit process Are you seeking a role that offers exposure to advisory and tax project work Our client is one of the most prestigiou click apply for full job details

Our client, a highly regarded and expanding Top 20 Accountancy firm with several UK offices and proud member of a renowned International network, seeks to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Personal Tax Manager to join their Edinburgh team. Our client feels their people-focused approach truly sets them apart as you wont just be another face in the firm; youll be part of an ambitious, driv click apply for full job details

Edinburgh Hybrid £50,000 + Excellent Benefits Three Bridges Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for an Accountant to join a well-established business within the financial services sector on a fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance team where you'll take ownership of a broad range of financial accounting responsibilities, gain exposure across the wider business and work closely with senior finance leaders. One of the standout features of this opportunity is the extensive handover period, allowing you to work alongside the current post-holder before taking full ownership of the role. Why Work Here? - Salary circa £50,000 - Discretionary annual bonus - 10% non-contributory pension - Private medical insurance - Critical illness cover - Death in service - Hybrid working with three days in the office and no mandated office days - A genuine partnership culture with minimal hierarchy - Broad exposure across financial accounting, reporting, audit, tax and finance projects - The opportunity to build relationships across the business and work closely with senior finance leadership Job This is a varied role where you'll own work from start to finish and contribute across multiple areas of the finance function. Key responsibilities include: - Preparing monthly management accounts. - Producing journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations. - Accounting for management fee income and expenditure. - Preparing VAT returns and responding to VAT-related queries. - Completing month-end reporting. - Supporting statutory accounts and tax reporting for overseas entities. - Assisting with the annual external audit and maintaining strong financial controls. - Supporting SOX compliance and wider finance projects. - Producing reports for senior finance leadership. - Building strong relationships across the business by responding to finance queries. You To succeed in this role, you'll be an accountant who enjoys taking ownership, building relationships and working across a broad range of financial accounting responsibilities. Essential: - Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) - may consider someone part qualified. - Strong financial accounting background. - Experience managing month-end accounting processes. - Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across a business. - Strong Excel skills. - Organised, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of your work. Desirable: - Experience within practice or regulated financial services. - VAT experience. - Experience reporting to a group or overseas parent company. - Experience working with external auditors. At Three Bridges Recruitment, we pride ourselves on striving for brilliance and relatability . We want every applicant to enjoy an excellent recruitment experience and ensure this opportunity is the right fit for you. If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your most up-to-date CV or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.

Credit Controller - Location: Edinburgh, Scotland - Job Type: Full-Time, 24-month FTC - Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 Reed Accountancy are currently working with a renowned and close client of ours who are seeking an experienced Credit Control professional to join their team on a long fixed-term basis. Joining an established team, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the company's credit control function. Due to the fixed-term nature of this role, this position would suit an individual with an immediate or short notice period. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: - Maintaining customer accounts - Identifying overdue invoices - Chasing outstanding payments by phone, email, and written correspondence - Reconciling customer accounts - Resolving billing or payment queries - Maintaining accurate financial records - Producing debtor reports - Setting up and monitoring payment plans - Building relationships with customers and stakeholder - Assisting with month-end duties Required Skills & Qualifications: - Experience in a similar credit control position - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written - Great attention to detail Benefits: - Hybrid working - Flexible working hours - Generous holidays and schemes - Supportive team

Are you looking to kickstart or grow your career in finance or accounting , with a business that provides full training and future career opportunities? Whether you are an experienced finance professional or a driven graduate/trainee looking for your first step in accounts, we want to hear from you. This Credit Controller is based at offices in Edinburgh city centre , working for a prestigious business advisory firm. Salary circa £25k for 34 hours per week. This is initially a 12-month fixed term contract role. There will be some opportunities for you to work from home in a hybrid way, once you are up and running in the role. What You'll Be Doing: - Managing customer accounts and proactively collecting outstanding payments. - Monitoring aged debt and identifying potential payment risks. - Allocating payments and reconciling customer accounts accurately. - Preparing and issuing client statements and supporting account communications. - Monitoring client credit limits and escalating concerns where appropriate. What We Are Looking For: - Either work experience or a study background in Accounting and Finance - Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. - Confidence using Microsoft Excel and a willingness to learn financial systems. - Excellent organisational and time management skills. - Strong communication skills, particularly a professional telephone manner and high quality emails Interested? Then apply today for immediate consideration! Teams video interviews to be held ASAP.

Role: Credit Control Administrator Location: Edinburgh Salary: DOE 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Are you an experienced Credit Control Administrator looking for your next opportunity? Do you enjoy building strong relationships while ensuring accounts are managed efficiently and professionally? Are you looking to join a supportive business that offers excellent training, career development, and a collaborative team environment? We are working with a highly respected and well-established professional services firm to recruit a Credit Control Administrator to join their Finance team in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people, offering a supportive culture, excellent training, and the opportunity to develop your skills within an experienced finance function. This is a full-time, 12-month fixed term contract. The role will initially be office based, with the opportunity to move to a hybrid working model once established in the role. The Role The successful candidate will support the Credit Control Manager in ensuring the timely collection of outstanding fees while delivering a professional service to both clients and colleagues. Key responsibilities include: - Maintaining regular contact with clients via telephone, email, and written correspondence regarding outstanding payments - Supporting the collection of outstanding invoices in a timely and professional manner - Responding to internal and external credit control queries - Liaising with Partners and fee earners to resolve account queries efficiently - Assisting with cash allocation and fee payment processing - Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation - Supporting the day-to-day administration of the Credit Control function - Ensuring confidentiality is maintained when handling financial information Essential Skills & Experience - Previous experience within a Credit Control or Finance Administration role - Excellent communication skills with a professional telephone manner - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages - Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks - Experience working with confidential financial information The ideal candidate will also - Be proactive and able to work on their own initiative - Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team - Build positive relationships with colleagues and clients - Take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work - Be eager to learn new systems and processes - Thrive in a busy and professional working environment What's on Offer - Competitive salary (DOE) - 12-month fixed term contract - Hybrid working available following the initial training period - Excellent training and ongoing support - Opportunity to join a highly regarded professional services firm - Supportive team environment with genuine opportunities to develop your skills Interested? Please Apply Now to be considered for the role.

Synchronicity are currently working with a highly respected professional trustee firm that is looking to appoint a Senior Associate to join their growing governance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a pensions professional who enjoys working across multiple schemes and projects, helping trustees maintain strong governance and navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment. The Role In this role, you will play a key role in supporting the governance of occupational pension schemes. These may include schemes that are ongoing, winding up, or currently in a Pension Protection Fund assessment period. You may also act as Scheme Secretary, supporting Trustee Managers and Directors to ensure effective decision-making, strong governance processes and timely project delivery. Key Responsibilities - Supporting trustees with the ongoing governance of pension schemes - Acting as Scheme Secretary where required, including preparing agendas, organising meetings and minute writing - Managing annual regulatory reporting and governance processes - Carrying out adviser reviews and benchmarking exercises - Managing documentation controls and scheme communications - Supporting projects including scheme wind-ups, regulatory reviews and governance improvements What We're Looking For - Experience working with Defined Benefit and/or Defined Contribution occupational pension schemes - Knowledge of pensions governance and regulatory requirements - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines - Excellent communication skills and experience working with senior stakeholders - Advanced skills using the Microsoft Office Suite If you feel this could be a role of interest, please apply with a copy of your CV and I'll be in touch to discuss further!