Accounts Assistant

Rutherford Cross; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment consultancy is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a dynamic finance team in Glasgow. The role involves supporting both financial and management accounting processes, ensuring accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, completing margin reports, and assisting with year-end audit processes. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and previous finance experience. A stimulating opportunity to develop in a supportive team awaits.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with financial and management accounting processes.
• Experience in completing margin reports and preparing management accounts.
• Proficient in processing daily bank transactions and sales invoices.

Responsibilities

• Complete margin reports promptly with clear commentary.
• Assist in preparing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process daily bank transactions accurately.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Adaptable and flexible in a fast‑paced environment

Previous experience in finance or accounting roles

Proficiency in financial systems and tools

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a dynamic finance team dedicated to supporting the organisation’s strategic objectives. This role involves assisting with both financial and management accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete margin reports promptly, providing clear commentary
• Assist in preparing management accounts, including overhead analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
• Process daily bank transactions accurately
• Prepare and process sales invoices in collaboration with Sales and Finance teams
• Support financial reviews with budget holders, updating forecasts and challenging assumptions where necessary
• Build strong working relationships across Operations, Sales and other key departments
• Contribute to annual budgeting, cash forecasting and long-term business planning
• Assist with statutory accounts and year-end audit processes, ensuring timely delivery of required information
• Provide accurate financial and operational analysis to support decision‑making

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Adaptable and flexible in a fast‑paced environment
• Previous experience in finance or accounting roles
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools

For more information on the role, please contact Ally Deas at Rutherford Cross: [e-mail]

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.