AccountsAssistant

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary. What will you be doing? We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to help in the accurate processing of clients’ financial data and assist with the preparation of management accounts and other outputs, within the timeframe agreed with the client or required by statute. This is a permanent role to be based at either our Edinburgh, Kirkcaldy or Stirling office, with a hybrid working model (role dependent) – please speak to your recruiter for more details. We are an ambitious team who will often arrange optional, social activities. We take pride in the service we offer to our clients, so this is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to grow and develop within a network of experienced professionals – apply now! As an Accounts Assistant your responsibilities will include among others * Prepare and input client transactions onto computerised ledger systems * Reconciliation of sales and purchase ledgers and bank accounts on software * Preparation of quarterly VAT returns for review * Preparation of quarterly VAT/EC Sales list returns from financial information supplied by client for review * Assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements, including statutory accounts, partnership accounts and sole trader accounts for tax purposes * Assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts and attendin