Assistant Accountant

Venesky Brown; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Venesky-Brown’s client in Glasgow is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for an initial 6-month contract with a potential extension. The role is hybrid with 2-3 days in the office and a day rate of £200-£250 inside IR35.

You will support monthly management accounts, handle journals in Xero, cash flow forecasting, payroll inputs, AP/PO processing, and HMRC compliance, collaborating with the Finance Manager and stakeholders across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant.
• Experience of working within the public sector.
• Excel and Xero proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Update monthly journals in Xero (General Ledger).
• Monitor cash balances and 13-week cash flow forecasts.
• Assist payroll inputs and review payroll reports; liaise with payroll team.
• Own Purchase Order and Accounts Payable processes and supplier payments.
• Review monthly expenses claims (incl. Non-Executive Directors).
• Support HMRC compliance (tax, VAT, PSA, P11D).
• Support delivery and audit of annual consolidated financial statements.
• Liaise with stakeholders on financial matters.

Skills

Analytical

Organised

Communication

Public sector experience

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant for an initial 6-month contract with potential to extend further 2 x 3 month extensions on a rate of £200-£250/day (Inside IR35). This role will be hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office 2-3 days per week.

Support the preparation of accurate and compliant monthly management accounts and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Finance Manager in preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Updating monthly journals through preparation and entry into Xero (General Ledger software).
• Monitor cash balances and the maintenance/update of 13-week cash flow forecasts.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with the preparation of monthly payroll inputs, and subsequent review of the draft payroll reports. Preparation of monthly payments for salary, PAYE/NI, and Pensions.Liaising between the outsourced payroll team and the organisation as required.
• To have ownership for the Purchase Order and Accounts Payable process, including co-ordinating the procurement of goods and services, raising and monitoring purchase orders, and processing invoices in line with organisational procedures, as well as resolving queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders and setting up supplier payments.
• To undertake the initial review of monthly expenses claims, including those relating to Non-Executive Director’s.
• Provide support with HMRC compliance e.g., corporation tax, VAT, PSA and P11D returns and supporting documentation.
• Support the Finance team with the delivery and external audit of the annual consolidated financial statements.
• Liaise with key stakeholders on all financial matters as required.
• Part-qualified accountant.
• Be adaptable and agile, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
• Highly organised and analytical, they will be able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Experience of working within the public sector
• Expert user of Excel, and experience of Xero