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Assistant Accountant (Revenue) - Edinburgh

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Entry level
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Entry level
The Assistant Accountant will maintain the Sales Ledger, prepare invoices, assist in month-end accounts, review debtors’ ledger, post cash receipts, and contribute to year-end financial statements. Ideal candidates will possess advanced Excel skills and experience in finance-related tasks, with a focus on automation and efficiency.
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Where you’ll fit in & what our team goals are…
The Revenue and Treasury team are seeking an Assistant Account. In this role you will accurately maintain all aspects of the Sales Ledger including accruals, recording of sales invoices and action of credit control procedures.

How you'll spend your time...

  • Prepare and issue invoices to portfolio of clients in respect of various fees and recoverable expenses on a monthly and quarterly basis, using Revport sales ledger system

  • Assist in month-end accounts process by preparing and posting income accruals on a monthly basis 

  • Review debtors’ ledger on a monthly basis and take action as necessary in respect of aged trade debtors.

  • Responsibility for posting of cash receipts on a daily/weekly basis for a number of bank accounts

  • Complete a monthly review of Revenue to ensure completeness and accuracy of income and to contribute variance analysis to monthly Finance Report

  • Assist in the completion of year end financial statements, including liaising with the Group auditors and preparing financial statements disclosures

  • Identification of CASS Client Money positions and resolution if necessary.

  • Compliance with SOX and ISAE controls relevant to Revenue team

To be successful in this role you will have...

  • Experience within Finance Industry preferred

  • Advanced Excel skills

  • Experience of working as part of a team

  • Experience of identifying efficiencies/automation opportunities for the tasks the team is responsible for.

  • Knowledge/experience of computerised accounting systems (ideally Workday accounting system)

  • Knowledge/experience of initiating appropriate nominal ledger posting

  • Knowledge of AI/automation type tools (Alteryx, OCR and RPA)

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.

We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements.

Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base.

We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.


Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Worker Sub Type

Permanent

Job Family Group

Finance

Top Skills

Alteryx
Excel
Ocr
Revport
Rpa
Workday

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