Public Sector Assistant Accountant - Hybrid, Xero Expert

Venesky Brown; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Venesky-Brown’s client in Glasgow is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for an initial 6-month contract with a potential extension. The role is hybrid with 2-3 days in the office and a day rate of £200-£250 inside IR35.

You will support monthly management accounts, handle journals in Xero, cash flow forecasting, payroll inputs, AP/PO processing, and HMRC compliance, collaborating with the Finance Manager and stakeholders across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant.
• Experience of working within the public sector.
• Excel and Xero proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Update monthly journals in Xero (General Ledger).
• Monitor cash balances and 13-week cash flow forecasts.
• Assist payroll inputs and review payroll reports; liaise with payroll team.
• Own Purchase Order and Accounts Payable processes and supplier payments.
• Review monthly expenses claims (incl. Non-Executive Directors).
• Support HMRC compliance (tax, VAT, PSA, P11D).
• Support delivery and audit of annual consolidated financial statements.
• Liaise with stakeholders on financial matters.

Skills

Analytical

Organised

Communication

Public sector experience

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Venesky-Brown’s client in Glasgow is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for an initial 6-month contract with a potential extension. The role is hybrid with 2-3 days in the office and a day rate of £200-£250 inside IR35.

You will support monthly management accounts, handle journals in Xero, cash flow forecasting, payroll inputs, AP/PO processing, and HMRC compliance, collaborating with the Finance Manager and stakeholders across the organisation.