Bookkeeper/Assistant Accountant

Job Title: Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant
Location: Oldmeldrum
Hours: Part-time
Salary: Dependent on Experience

The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to support the day-to-day financial operations of the business. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting monthly reporting, and assisting with contract-level financial control across multiple live projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong bookkeeping experience who is looking to broaden their exposure within a busy finance function.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of Monthly Management Accounts
• Reconcile the Trial Balance on a monthly basis
• Review monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) / Cost Valuation Reports in conjunction with Surveyors
• Prepare profit and loss reporting across 30–40 live contracts
• Post and manage prepayments and accruals
• Review and monitor overhead expenditure
• Ensure all sales invoicing is accurate and up to date
• Reconcile payroll and pension contributions
• Complete Monthly and Annual Business Surveys
• Carry out credit checks for new and prospective customers
• Prepare and submit Quarterly VAT Returns
• Support year-end processes and liaise with external accountants where required
• Maintain accurate and well-organised financial records

• Previous experience in a Bookkeeper or Assistant Accountant role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Experience working with management accounts and reconciliations
• Knowledge of VAT returns
• Experience within construction, civils, or contracting environments (desirable but not essential)
• Confident using accounting software and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• AAT qualified or part-qualified (desirable)
• Relevant accounting or finance qualification or equivalent experience

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Flexible working hours [if applicable]
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop within a growing business