Client Accountant

Glasgow | £Competitive + Benefits

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be supporting a growing and ambitious business as it expands its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant to join a collaborative environment, gain exposure to a wide range of finance activities, and develop their career alongside an experienced Finance Director.

This role would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and wants to develop beyond a purely transactional finance position.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with the preparation and reconciliation of budgets across a portfolio of developments
Support quarterly billing processes and client account reviews
Prepare and reconcile sinking fund balances and interest postings
Process sinking fund reimbursements and development-specific financial activities
Carry out insurance reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
Review utility costs and assist with financial analysis and cost queries
Manage client funds, including transfers, refunds and account adjustments
Support bespoke financial projects and ad hoc deliverables across the business
Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and other stakeholders, responding to financial queries and resolving issues
Prepare and process developer and client invoices
Manage purchase ledger payment runs and supplier payments
Process contractor invoices and amendments
Reconcile client bank accounts and maintain accurate financial records
Set up and administer direct debits
Process telephone and cheque payments
Download and maintain bank statements and supporting financial documentation
Process recurring monthly charges and routine accounting transactions

About You:

Previous experience in a finance role, such as Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant
Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Confident communicating with a range of stakeholders
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Good Excel skills and experience working with finance systems
Ambitious and keen to grow your career within a supportive business

What's on Offer:

Opportunity to learn directly from an experienced Finance Director
Broad exposure across finance operations, budgeting and reconciliations
A growing business with genuine opportunities for progression
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility and long-term career development, we'd be keen to hear from you.

For more information on the role, please contact Ally Deas at Rutherford Cross.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

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