Accounts Assistant

Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy in Glasgow is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support core accounting functions and manage payroll. This hybrid role offers flexibility with remote work and significant interaction with the finance team. Ideal candidates will possess solid accounting knowledge, Excel proficiency, and strong communication skills. The company offers competitive salary, generous holidays, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Hybrid working model

Competitive pension scheme

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing.
• Solid general accounting knowledge, including fixed assets and general ledger.
• Ability to manage workload independently.
• A proactive, can-do attitude.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• High attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and liaise with external payroll providers.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare intercompany recharge invoices.
• Support the month-end close process.
• Manage fixed assets.
• Complete month-end reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end external audits.
• Maintain finance department mailboxes.
• Provide intermediary reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

General accounting knowledge

Independent workload management

Proactive attitude

Strong communication skills

Deadlines management

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Job description

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team based in Glasgow. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of remote work while maintaining close collaboration with the team on-site. You’ll play a key role in supporting core accounting functions and the monthly payroll cycle, reporting into our global WW Finance function in the USA and supporting local regional management.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll and liaise with external payroll providers
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Prepare intercompany recharge invoices
• Support the month-end close process
• Manage fixed assets
• Complete month-end reconciliations
• Assist with year-end external audits
• Maintain finance department mailboxes
• Provide intermediary reporting

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in payroll processing
• Solid general accounting knowledge, including fixed assets and general ledger
• Ability to manage workload independently
• A proactive, can-do attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• High attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel

In return for your skills and dedication, our client offers:

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Hybrid working model – enjoy flexibility with up to 2 days on-site at their conveniently located city centre office
• A competitive pension scheme
• A supportive and collaborative team environment

Interested?
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and aspirations, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out for a confidential chat and take the next step in your career.