Assistant Accountant - Reed : Job Details

Accounts Assistant

Glasgow

£30,000 annually

Full time permanent

Hybrid working available

Reed is partnering with a global business and one of Glasgow’s top employers to find an experienced Assistant Accountant.

The main purpose of the role will be to support the finance team and to maintain monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheets.

Offering study support and excellent opportunities for further development and progression, this role is ideal for someone who has recently started, or is keen to begin, their professional qualifications in finance.

The main responsibilities of the role will be:

• Assisting in preparing financial statements and monthly management accounts
• Reporting and analysing client revenue
• Conducting variance analysis
• Composing monthly management information packs
• Preparing and posting journals to the ledger
• Conducting balance sheet reconciliations for accruals and prepayments
• Supporting the senior finance staff with annual budgeting and forecasting
• Overseeing and assisting with any transactional accounting function when necessary
• Processing invoices and tracking payments and expenditures
• Taking accounts to trial balance
• Ensuring compliance with statutory law and financial regulations
• Working closely with the finance team to ensure smooth operation of all finance matters
• Completing any ad-hoc duties as required

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Relevant experience in a similar position involving month-end accounting duties
• Strong foundational knowledge in accounting and finance
• A bachelor’s degree in accountancy or similar relevant field
• A goal to study, or have recently started studying, the ACCA/CIMA qualifications  
• Proficient in accounting software packages, as well as MS Office, especially Excel
• A professional attitude with excellent organisational and time-management skills
• A strong analytical mind and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

The benefits on offer in this role are:

• Study support package for ACCA/CIMA as well as clear opportunities for progression
• 27 days holiday (with option to purchase more) + bank holidays
• Up to 6% employer matched pension contributions
• Hybrid working
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced parental leave
• Many more!

Offering a clear path to grow within a thriving global business, plus the ability to complete professional qualifications, as well as a brilliant benefits package, this is a perfect for role for any aspiring accountancy professional who is keen to develop inside an organised and structured finance team.

If you are interested, please apply with a copy of your CV here.