Assistant Accountant

Hutcheon Mearns; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Renfrewshire-based organisation is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join its Finance team. This role involves the preparation of financial information, assisting with management accounts and audits, and ensuring compliance with IFRS. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills and have experience in financial transaction systems. The position offers competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Participation in an annual bonus plan

25 days of annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Life assurance cover

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Benefits Platform

Free on-site car parking

Agile/flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proficiency in double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• Experience using financial transaction systems, particularly in Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• High levels of numeracy and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post accrued and deferred income, accruals, and prepayment journal entries.
• Support month-end processes, management accounts, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide audit support during interim and year-end audits.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Financial transaction systems (ERP)

Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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A Renfrewshire-based organisation is currently seeking a motivated and detail-orientedAssistant Accountantto join its Finance team.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Participation in an annual bonus plan
• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 public holidays
• Life assurance cover
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Benefits Platform
• Free on-site car parking
• Agile/flexible working arrangements, 2 days on site 3 from home

Role Overview:

Reporting to theFinance Manager, the Assistant Accountant will support the accurate and timely preparation of financial information in compliance with reporting standards and organisational policies.

This role involves assisting with the development of management accounts, financial statements, audit support, and engaging with internal business stakeholders. The successful candidate will be confident working across departments, contributing to process improvements and ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately in line with IFRS and group policies.

Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication are essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post accrued and deferred income, accruals, and prepayment journal entries
• Analyse general ledger accounts and provide accounting insights
• Support month-end processes, management accounts, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with profit and loss account reviews and monthly commentary
• Provide audit support during interim and year-end audits
• Contribute to the preparation and review of statutory accounts
• Resolve aged transactions and support finance services in areas such as debtors and creditors
• Review VAT applications on transactions for accuracy and compliance
• Manage closure of fully billed purchase orders and follow up on aged orders
• Build and maintain strong working relationships within the Finance team
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations

About You:

• Proficiency in double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations
• Experience using financial transaction systems (ERP), particularly in Accounts Payable and Receivable
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Word
• High levels of numeracy, literacy, and analytical thinking
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills across all levels
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A flexible, proactive, and positive “can-do” attitude

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced candidate who's seeking to take the next step in their career.

Please note that applications can only be considered from candidates who hold the right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not available.