Assistant Accountant

Hays Business Support; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a permanent position in Glasgow. This role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to join a well-established finance team. Candidates should have experience in accounting, excellent communication skills, and enjoy problem-solving while working collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant required.
• Professional communicator with clients and colleagues.
• Comfortable with financial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Handle purchase & sales ledgers, reconciliations, journals, and accruals.
• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts and budgeting.
• Undertake general associated finance tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Team-player attitude

Initiative

Job description

Your new company

Our client is recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. The hours of work are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. The organisation is based in Glasgow and offers hybrid working: 4 days in the office and 1 day from home. The offices are easily accessible by public transport and there is also on-site parking.

Your new role

Reporting to the Finance Manager and working as part of a small finance team, the Assistant Accountant will undertake a range of responsibilities. Your duties will include, but will not be limited to; purchase & sales ledger, reconciliations, journals, accruals & prepayments, financial analysis & reporting, assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts, assisting with budgeting and forecasting and general associated finance tasks.

What you'll need to succeed

The preferred candidate will be an experienced Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant who is comfortable undertaking the responsibilities outlined above. You will be a professional and personable communicator as you will liaise with clients, suppliers and colleagues on a daily basis. You will have excellent attention to detail and enjoy problem-solving. A team-player attitude is required, and you should also be comfortable working to your own initiative.

What you'll get in return

On offer is an excellent opportunity for an experienced candidate to join a well-established finance team in a role in which you can utilise your existing experience and further develop your skills.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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