Part Qualified Accountant

Go Swag; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Go Swag in Glasgow HQ (Hillington) is looking for a part-qualified Accountant to keep the money side of the business running cleanly. You’ll handle invoices, reconciliations, and month-end tasks under the Finance Controller, with on-the-job training for our merch processes.

We value good judgement, clear communication with suppliers and customers, and the ability to raise questions when needed. Exams can continue while you contribute to a growing startup.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or equivalent accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Ability to work with high volumes of invoices and reconciliations.
• Ability to explain discrepancies clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Good judgement and question-raising when needed.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and match to orders; resolve queries.
• Raise customer invoices on time and chase payments.
• Reconcile bank accounts and control accounts; flag discrepancies.
• Support month-end with journals, prepayments and accruals.
• Learn merch order flows from quote to customer invoice.
• Progress to greater month-end ownership as exams advance.

Skills

Accuracy

Numeracy

Responsiveness

Communication

Attitude

Qualified (part-qualified)

Education

Part-qualified AAT (Level 3+)

ACCA/CIMA (part-qualified)

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

You’ll report to: Financial Controller

Location: Glasgow HQ (Hillington) with flexibility

This is a 6-9 months FTC with potential scope for extension.

The Accountant Role

Are you the person who spots the £40 discrepancy nobody else noticed, and can't let it go until you know where it came from?

Do you get a quiet kick out of a ledger that balances first time, invoices matched, queries cleared, nothing sitting unexplained at month end?

If you're nodding along, keep reading. We might be looking for you.

We're after a part-qualified Accountant to keep the money side of Go Swag running cleanly. Supplier invoices in, customer invoices out, and a set of books that actually reflects what happened. You'll sit with our Finance Controller and be the person who makes sure the detail is right before anyone else has to worry about it.

Don't worry if you haven't finished your exams yet. We'll teach you our systems and how merch orders actually work. What we can't teach is good judgement and that instinct for knowing when to raise a question versus when to just sort it.

Essential Skills

Accuracy You'll handle high volumes of invoices, payments and reconciliations across lots of live orders. We want evidence of low error rates, whether that's clean audit feedback, reduced invoice queries, or checks you've built yourself to catch mistakes before they land.

Numeracy and systems fluency You're comfortable in spreadsheets beyond the basics and you pick up accounting software quickly. You can trace a number back to where it came from and explain what you find.

Responsiveness Finance queries pile up fast when they're left. We're looking for someone who clears things quickly, chases what's outstanding, and doesn't let a problem sit because it's awkward.

Communication You'll deal with suppliers, customers and colleagues who aren't finance people. You'll write clear emails, ask direct questions, and explain a discrepancy in a way the other person can act on.

Attitude We're a collaborative team that takes ownership and focuses on fixing problems rather than pointing fingers. If that sounds like you, you'll fit right in.

Qualified Part-qualified AAT qualified (Level 3 or above), part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.

Desirable Skills

• Purchase ledger, sales ledger or credit control experience
• Supporting month-end: journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations
• Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar, plus strong Excel and Google Sheets
• Multi-currency transactions, VAT returns or international supplier payments
• Manufacturing, e-commerce, promotional merchandise or any order-driven business
• Checking supplier quotes against invoices and understanding job costs or margin
• Handling sensitive financial information with discretion

Growth Mindset Over Checklists: We're looking for impact, not just a perfect cv. If you're excited about this role but don't check every single box, we still want to hear from you. We see these requirements as a guide; what matters most is your potential to contribute, your passion for our mission, and your ability to solve complex problems.

What you'll be doing

• Process supplier invoices, match them to orders and purchase documentation, and resolve queries with suppliers directly.
• Raise customer invoices accurately and on time, then chase outstanding payment and keep the aged debt list moving.
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and control accounts, flagging anything that doesn't tie out.
• Support month-end with journals, prepayments and accruals under the Finance Controller's guidance.
• Build knowledge of how a merch order flows through the business, from quote to supplier cost to customer invoice.
• Take on more ownership of month-end and reporting as your confidence and exams progress.

About Go Swag

We’re reinventing the corporate gifting industry through technology.

Founded by tech entrepreneurs, Go Swag is moving beyond traditional "merch." We believe that software, AI, and smart automation can completely transform how the world’s biggest brands celebrate, reward, and build relationships. While the rest of the industry has been slow to change, we are building a future where technology powers personalisation at scale and operational excellence.

From onboarding packs for new hires to global event giveaways, we deliver sustainable, premium merchandise that recipients actually love and use for years. We handle the entire end-to-end lifecycle - design, production, global storage, and distribution - making branded gifting effortless and borderless.

Why join us?

• Elite Client Base: We are trusted by the most influential companies on the planet, including Meta, Intel, Unilever, ElevenLabs, and Lovable.
• Tech as a Differentiator: We aren't just a gifting company; we are a tech-first platform using NextJS, AI, and automation to disrupt a global market.
• Series A backed and scaling fast: this is an exciting moment to join a high-growth startup with serious momentum behind it.
• Sustainability without Compromise: We champion high-quality, recycled products, moving the industry away from gimmicks and toward long-lasting impact.

Go Swag is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need, ensuring that every candidate is treated fairly regardless of background or identity.