Assistant Accountant

Pertemps Network Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in Glasgow is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their Client Reporting Team. The role involves preparing management accounts, conducting budget variance analysis, and supporting the finance team. Ideal candidates will have experience preparing accounts and strong time management skills. This position offers hybrid working, a pension scheme, and the opportunity for study support for ACCA/CIMA after probation.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Onsite gym

12.5% non-contributory pension

Free parking

Close to public transport links

Qualifications

• Qualified by experience in a relevant/similar role.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willing to adopt a can-do approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of management accounts for external clients.
• Budget variance analysis with budget holders.
• Support client team leader in delivering funding packs.

Skills

Experience preparing accounts to trial balance

Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines

Teamwork and initiative

Competent with Excel and Word

Job description

Are you an Accounts Assistant who is looking for a new opportunity to work for a leading organisation who have a commitment to promote internally and offer study support? If you have experience of preparing accounts and are looking for that next step this could be the position for you. My client offers hybrid working after initial probation and training, onsite gym, a 12.5% non-contributory pension, the option to apply for ACCA/CIMA study support (after completed probation) and a salary circa £30k depending on experience.

Free parking and close to public transport links.

You will report to Finance Team Leader work as part of the busy Client Reporting Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of management accounts for external clients.
• Budget variance analysis in co-operation with the budget holders.
• Support the client team leader in the delivery of the Client Reporting funding packs
• Completion of month end balance sheet reconciliations within prescribed timelines and resolving balances with the AP function.
• Creation and processing of bank payments and Bank Reconciliations
• Working closely with our operations department to deliver vessel commentary to our clients.
• Management of Cash Book and General Ledger
• Maintenance of open purchase orders and following AP internal processes and performing Commitment Key Checks
• Processing General Ledger transactions, including accruals and prepayments.
• Ad hoc duties for clients and management.
• You may be asked from time to time be asked to undertake other tasks that are relevant to your position.

Essential

• Qualified by experience in relevant/similar role
• Experience preparing accounts to trial balance
• Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines with time management skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Ability to develop internal relationships within the role
• Willing to adopt a can-do approach
• Competent with Excel and Word

I look forward to receiving your application.

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