Accountant

Hays PLC; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a newly qualified CA/ACCA accountant to join their dynamic Glasgow team. This hybrid role offers the chance to manage financial and management accounting for the organization and its subsidiaries. You'll be part of a busy finance team, overseeing transactional processes and preparing VAT returns. With a focus on career development, this opportunity provides enhanced pension contributions, private healthcare, and a bonus eligibility after your first year. Join a company that values its staff and fosters career growth, making it an exciting place to advance your accounting career.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Income Protection

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

Bonus Eligibility

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or exam finalist from a reputable practice firm.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial and management accounting needs.
• Oversee transactional processing and prepare VAT returns.

Skills

Technical Accounting Knowledge

Client Management

Self-Starter

Team Collaboration

Education

CA / ACCA Qualification

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Accountant

Your new company

Hays are delighted to partner exclusively with this City Centre organisation as they look to recruit a newly qualified CA / ACCA accountant to join the Glasgow team. The organisation is leading their field and looking to bring in someone with the hunger to drive their career forward within a commercial accounting role.

Your new role

In your new role, you will be responsible for the financial and management accounting needs for the organisation as well as some of its subsidiaries. You will oversee the transactional processing and prepare VAT returns for the group. The opportunity is offered on a hybrid basis where you will join a busy finance team.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for the role, you will be a newly qualified or exam finalist coming from a reputable practice firm. You will be a confident self-starter with the ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently. The role requires sound technical accounting knowledge and stakeholder engagement, so client management experience would be beneficial.

What you'll get in return

In addition to a competitive annual salary, the organisation offers enhanced pension and life assurance contributions. There is private healthcare and income protection, as well as enhanced maternity/paternity pay. You will be eligible for a bonus after your first year with the business and have the opportunity to join a company that values and recognises the work of their staff, as seen in their retention and promotions in recent years.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, give me a call on 0141 212 3665 or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please don't hesitate to reach out for a confidential discussion on your career.