Assistant Accountant

Cooper Parry; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Glasgow is looking for an Assistant Accountant for a full-time position. The role involves invoice processing, bank reconciliations, and supporting financial operations. Ideal candidates will have strong accounting knowledge and preferably some experience with VAT returns and Management Accounts preparation. The salary ranges from £30,000 to £35,000, with additional benefits including study support and a 1pm finish on Fridays.

Benefits

Salary of £30,000 - £35,000

Study support post probate

1pm finish on a Friday

Annual leave / Company pension plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience working to deadlines, with a keen eye for details.
• Experience in VAT returns would be advantageous.
• Experience in Management Accounts preparation would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process sales and purchase invoices.
• Handle bank payments and reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT returns and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with Management Accounts preparation.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting principles

Competence in Microsoft Packages

Understanding of accounts payable and receivable

Attention to detail

Experience in VAT returns

Experience in Management Accounts preparation

Tools

Sage 50

Business Central

Job description

Hutcheon Mearns, part of Cooper Parry, are delighted to be supporting a well-known family-run Engineering business in Glenrothes in their recruitment of an Assistant Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant looking to progress their career - with the opportunity of study support post-probation period! This is a key post within the organisation providing support to the Finance Manager with financial operations. This is a full-time office based role, with a 1pm finish on a Friday! The client is ideally looking for someone to start Immediately.

The Job Opportunity

• Invoice processing - sales and purchases
• Processing bank payments
• Bank reconciliations
• Credit credit - for a few main customers
• VAT Returns
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Management Accounts preparation experience would be beneficial
• Sage 50 knowledge would be beneficial, but not required as the company will be moving to Business Central at some point next year

The Candidate

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Competence in Microsoft Packages (Sage knowledge would be advantageous)
• An understanding of accounts payable, receivable and bank reconciliation
• Previous experience working to deadlines, with a keen eye for details and organisational skills
• Experience in VAT returns would be advantageous
• Experience in Management Accounts preparation would be advantageous

On Offer?

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 for the right candidate
• Study support post probation period available
• 1pm finish on a Friday
• Annual leave / Company pension plan

Next Steps

If you are keen on the sound of the role of Assistant Accountant, please hit 'apply' or get in touch with Sarah Livingston on [e-mail] and i can share the full job pack.