Graduate Accountant

First People Solutions; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Glasgow is seeking a motivated Graduate Accountant. This role offers hands-on experience with diverse clients across industries, including financial record maintenance and month-end accounting processes. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and strong analytical skills. This position promises clear career progression within a supportive team-oriented culture.

Benefits

Ongoing mentoring and training

Clear career progression opportunities

Supportive team-focused culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and perform bookkeeping tasks.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Prepare trial balances and support financial statement preparation.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

First People Solutions are are seeking a motivated Graduate Accountant to join the team at First People Solutions.

FPS supply technical and engineering experts to the Aviation, Energy, Science, Construction and Oil and Gas sectors worldwide.

This role offers hands-on experience with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries, giving you exposure to real projects from day one. You'll be supported in developing your technical expertise while advancing your professional career in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and perform bookkeeping tasks
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes
• Prepare trial balances and support financial statement preparation
• Process invoices, payments and monitor accounts receivable/payable
• Support management reporting and financial analysis
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Assist auditors with documentation and queries
• Support senior accountants on ad hoc projects and initiatives
• Continuously develop technical skills and knowledge of accounting systems

Skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills, able to meet deadlines
• Previous internship or work experience in accounting or finance is a plus

What we offer

• Ongoing mentoring and training from experienced accountants
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing business
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
• A supportive, team-focused culture that values your development

If you're ambitious, eager to learn and ready to take the next step in your accounting career, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age