Assistant Accountant

Are you looking to build your management accounting experience within a high-performing, globally connected finance function? This opportunity offers exposure to core month-end processes, stakeholder engagement, and meaningful financial insight in a fast-paced environment.

Based in Glasgow, this role sits within a collaborative finance operations team and supports the delivery of accurate and timely financial and management reporting.

The Opportunity

This position will play a key role in supporting month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and financial analysis. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, contributing to reporting, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journals including payroll, accruals, prepayments, and cost adjustments
• Produce payroll reconciliations and support invoice coding and posting reviews
• Perform trend analysis against plan and prior year to support month-end close
• Assist in monthly variance analysis and provide clear, concise commentary
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of outstanding items
• Collaborate with stakeholders to track and resolve financial queries
• Support the production of risks and opportunities reporting
• Maintain strong audit trails and adhere to internal controls
• Assist with audit deliverables, including reconciliations and supporting documentation

Candidate Profile

• Experience or understanding of financial and management reporting
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly
• Analytical mindset with experience producing commentary or insights
• Intermediate Excel skills (advanced desirable)
• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP or Dynamics 365 is advantageous
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently when required
• Part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or equivalent experience desirable

Package Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to develop within a global finance function
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and business operations
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Why This Role?

• Gain hands-on experience across core management accounting processes
• Work within a globally recognised, growth-focused business
• Develop both technical and commercial finance skills
• Clear opportunities for progression and development

To learn more or apply, please contact Laura Buchanan Owen for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we'll be in touch. Please note, due to a high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.