Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant (Kirkwall) - Full-time or Part-time (minimum 30 Hours per week)

A hands-on finance role with real development - without leaving Orkney.

If you’re an experienced bookkeeper or finance assistant who likes things to balance, enjoys getting stuck into the detail, and wants a role that actually helps you progress, this could be a brilliant next step.

You’ll join our Kirkwall finance team and take ownership of key day-to-day finance processes, while also building your month-end and management accounts experience. What makes it extra interesting? You’ll be supporting a business that operates across the UK, US and Australia, so you’ll get real variety and exposure as you grow.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll be trusted with important finance work from day one, including:

• Owning accounts payable (processing, accuracy, keeping things moving)
• Completing month-end reconciliations
• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Working with colleagues and supporting customers across our wider global operations

What we’re looking for

You don’t need to tick every box, but you should have solid experience in transactional finance and enjoy working carefully and consistently.

• Experience as a bookkeeper, finance assistant, or similar transactional finance role
• Confidence with accounts payable and reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail (you spot what others miss)
• A willingness to learn and an interest in building management accounting skills
• A calm, practical approach and the ability to manage your own workload

Why this role is a great move

✅ 33 days holiday (including public holidays)

✅ 6% pension contribution

✅ EV & cycle-to-work schemes

✅ Health & wellness benefits

✅ Supportive team culture and environment

If you’re ready for a role where you can build confidence, broaden your skills, and grow, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

Send us your CV and a cover letter telling us:

• what you’ve been doing in finance so far
• the sort of work you most enjoy
• what you’re hoping to develop next