Assistant Accountant - 12 Month FTC

Assistant Accountant

12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Glasgow Hybrid Working Available Following Successful Completion of a 3-Month Probationary Period (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home Working)

The Opportunity

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong accounting experience who enjoys working in a varied role covering management accounts, ledger management, reconciliations and financial reporting. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player with the ability to work independently and manage their workload effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including:
  • Profit & Loss
  • Balance Sheets
  • Variance Analysis
• Management and reconciliation of the general ledger
• Full responsibility for sales Ledger and purchase ledger processes
• Reconciliation of multiple bank accounts and balance sheet accounts
• Investigation and resolution of aged items and outstanding balances
• Raising invoices and ensuring accurate revenue recognition
• Managing credit control activities and resolving payment queries
• Maintaining the fixed asset register
• Inputting financial information into the company reporting system
• Identifying opportunities to improve, streamline and automate finance processes
• Supporting year-end accounting requirements and external audit activities
• Ensuring all reporting deadlines are met in line with agreed timetables
• Assisting with a range of finance-related activities and ad hoc projects as required
• Ad hoc duties as required

About You

To be considered for this role, you should have:

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar Finance Officer, Assistant Accountant or Management Accountant position
• Experience preparing accounts to trial balance
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• A proactive and responsive approach to work
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to build effective working relationships across the business
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

What's on Offer

• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working following successful completion of probation
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Varied and hands-on finance role with broad responsibilities
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and ongoing finance projects

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