Job Description

Halls of Scotland, one of Scotland's top food brands, has an exciting opportunity available

We're looking for an efficient and experienced

Assistant Accountant

for our site in Prestwick.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm

About the role

As an Assistant Accountant at Halls of Scotland, you'll be working in a busy, fast moving Finance department, to assist in the preparation and production of multi-site Management Accounting information for the Finance Department and Management.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will assist them with managing purchase ledger/sales ledgers, preparation of daily site KPI's and be involved in monthly / yearly Management Accounts preparation for Operational Sites within our Group of companies. Extensive experience of working within an accounts department is preferred, as well as strong organisational and communication skills and attention to detail.

Key result areas:

Monitoring of Finished Good & Raw Materials Administration Stock Cards and Price Lists Support in management of Purchase Ledger/ Sales Ledger Support with Sales Orders/Despatching VAT Return Preparation Weekly Management Information Margin Reports & KPI's Managing Stock confirmations from external sites Assist in Month End / Yearly Accounts for multiple manufacturing sites within our Group. Support in Group System Improvement projects

Skills and experience:

Previous experience across the full range of daily accounts processes.

Great communication skills at all levels.

High levels of organisation and accuracy

A professional manner and good interpersonal skills.

Good Microsoft Office skills, with extensive knowledge on Excel.

Ability to be proactive and motivated.

Strong attention to detail.

You must be a team player who works well meeting daily demands.

A good working knowledge of Sage 1000 is preferred but not essential.

Working toward a Professional qualification or Finance experience in a similar role is preferred - we also have study support available.

Salary: Depending on experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Prestwick KA9 2NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/07/2025