Assistant Management Accountant

Pertemps Scotland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Assistant Management Accountant to join a busy finance team in Glasgow. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your accounting and financial reporting skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. You'll be responsible for preparing management accounts, performing variance analysis, and collaborating with clients to provide insightful financial information. With full training provided, this position is perfect for individuals eager to develop their careers in finance. Enjoy excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, pension, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Excellent Pension

Free Parking

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance function, including general ledger processing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts and monitor funding requirements.
• Perform variance analysis and collaborate with the operations team.
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries and manage general ledger.

Skills

General Ledger Processing

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Software Familiarity

Trial Balance Preparation

Education

Progress toward ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Software

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking to grow your accounting and financial reporting skills in a dynamic and supportive team?

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Management Accountant to join a busy Finance Team.Our client in based in the Glasgow area and are offering a Salary circa £29k, excellent pension, free parking and hybrid working.

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will take ownership of preparing and delivering critical financial information to clients, gaining valuable experience in a commercial finance environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in finance to further develop their skills in a collaborative, fast-paced setting. You’ll be provided with full training on systems and processes, and while industry experience is welcome, it is not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare management accounts and monitor funding requirements for key clients
• Perform variance analysis (actuals vs budget) in coordination with budget holders
• Collaborate with the operations team to provide commentary to clients
• Liaise directly with clients to address and resolve queries
• Manage general ledger for assigned client portfolios
• Complete month-end balance sheet reconciliations
• Reconcile internal account balances
• Process bank payments and perform bank reconciliations
• Maintain open purchase orders and accruals
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and financial duties as needed

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Experience in a finance function, including general ledger processing

• Solid time management and prioritisation skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong team player who also works well independently

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Familiarity with accounting and reporting software

• Experience preparing accounts up to trial balance

Desirable:

• Progress toward a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

• Background in management accounting or client reporting

• Process improvement mindset

• Eagerness to grow within the role and contribute to team development

If you're a proactive individual with a can-do attitude and a passion for delivering high-quality financial reporting, we’d love to hear from you.

I look forward to receiving your application.

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