Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

• Location: Dundee
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant on behalf of our Accountancy Practice client who’s interested in moving into a Grants Audit team. This role involves overseeing the management, compliance, and reporting of grant-funded projects, providing guidance and support to both clients and internal teams with full training and support provided.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in Accountancy Practice, ideally working in either an Audit, Accounts or Payroll role with full training provided.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Oversee the management, compliance, and reporting of grant-funded projects.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to clients.
• Liaise with clients and the wider grants team to plan current and future projects.
• Participate in client training sessions and initial meetings to clarify guidance and requirements.
• Address client queries related to grant-funded projects.
• Conduct onsite fieldwork at client locations as needed.
• Contribute to tenders for grant-related work.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• University degree or HNC/HND in Accounting with previous work experience within Accountancy Practice.
• Proficient in technical and client interfacing skills.
• Strong IT and report writing skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience working on grant claims, particularly Innovate UK and EU grants would be beneficial but not essential

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• 35 days holiday per year & Holiday buy/sell scheme.
• Generous pension contribution and life insurance scheme.
• Continuous training and support with genuine career progression available.
• Enhanced paid leave (Maternity/Paternity/Adoption/Bereavement & Compassionate Leave & Company Sick Pay).

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Accountancy Practice where you’ll have the opportunity to work within Grants Audit – our client are open on the background of candidates and will offer full training and support to get you up to speed in your role.

To apply for the Accounts Assistant position, please submit an up to date copy of your CV. Alternatively, for more information, please contact Zoe MacMillan at Reed on .