Finance Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join the finance team at Atholl Estates as a Finance Assistant.
This new role would be well suited to someone who has had some previous finance experience and has a knowledge of bookkeeping. The successful candidate will need to be proficient in Excel and previous experience with Xero would be beneficial but not essential.
Atholl Estates offers a rewarding, relaxed and fulfilling working environment. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and a flexible approach to working is in place. We would consider the role on a full-time or part-time basis.
Key responsibilities
- Assistance in the preparation of the monthly management accounts including detailed account analysis and VAT checks, balance sheet account reconciliations and variance analysis
- Preparation of VAT returns for all entities
- Calculation and posting of the monthly overhead recharges between the different entities
- Responsible for collating and checking the wages information each month for the maintenance and woodland teams
- Maintain and update the asset register and prepare and post the depreciation journals each month
- Responsible for the accounting for the restaurant including posting daily sales and reconciling the income accounts
- Analysis of key accounts as required
- Support and cover other areas of the finance function
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-35 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pitlochry, PH18 5TH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pitlochry, PH18 5TH
Reference ID: Finance Assistant
Expected start date: 01/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Assistant roles across Atholl Estates's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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