PQ Finance Officer

Anderson Knight; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Knight is partnering with a client in Glasgow to recruit a Finance Officer. This part-qualified position offers exposure to both transactional and management accounting within a multi-entity environment.

You will support day-to-day financial operations, reporting and month-end activities while helping drive process improvements. The ideal candidate is studying ACCA or CIMA, has solid accounting knowledge, strong Excel skills and meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy across

Qualifications

• Studying towards ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a finance role covering transactional and management accounting.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and trial balance.
• Experience supporting month-end processes and management accounts.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and variance analysis.
• Maintain the general ledger, cashbook, sales ledger and purchase ledger.
• Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations, resolving outstanding items promptly.
• Raise and process invoices, ensuring income is accurately recorded and recognised.
• Support credit control activities, monitoring aged debt and following up outstanding balances.
• Maintain accurate financial records, supporting schedules and the fixed asset register.
• Prepare and input financial data for internal reporting and group consolidation.
• Assist with month-end, year-end and external audit requirements.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met accurately and on time.
• Provide financial information, reconciliations and analysis as required.
• Build strong relationships across the business and communicate financial information effectively.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

ACCA/CIMA studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Anderson Knight is pleased to be partnering with our client to recruit a Finance Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for a Part-Qualified Accountant looking to broaden their experience within a varied finance role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded organisation operating in a complex, multi-entity environment. Offering exposure to both transactional and management accounting responsibilities, the role will provide valuable hands‑on experience while supporting key financial processes across the business.

The successful candidate will play an important role within the finance team, supporting day-to-day financial operations, reporting, analysis and financial controls. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will contribute to the production of accurate financial information, assist with month‑end activities and help drive process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and variance analysis.
• Maintain the general ledger, cashbook, sales ledger and purchase ledger.
• Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations, resolving outstanding items promptly.
• Raise and process invoices, ensuring income is accurately recorded and recognised.
• Support credit control activities, monitoring aged debt and following up outstanding balances.
• Maintain accurate financial records, supporting schedules and the fixed asset register.
• Prepare and input financial data for internal reporting and group consolidation.
• Assist with month-end, year-end and external audit requirements.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met accurately and on time.
• Provide financial information, reconciliations and analysis as required.
• Build strong relationships across the business and communicate financial information effectively.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Studying towards ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in a finance role covering both transactional and management accounting responsibilities.
• A solid understanding of accounting principles and experience working to trial balance.
• Practical experience supporting month-end processes and preparing management accounts.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.