Assistant Accountant

Location: Glasgow City

Our client, a well‑established organisation based in Glasgow, is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to broaden their experience within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

Working as part of a busy finance function, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and maintaining robust accounting controls. You’ll support both monthly and annual reporting cycles and work closely with colleagues across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare and post monthly journals including depreciation, leasing, rent, rates, utilities, bank transfers and fixed asset movements

* Assist with monthly management accounts and internal reporting

* Maintain accurate schedules for fixed and leased assets, including reconciliation to ledger accounts

* Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and highlight required actions

* Support the preparation of annual financial statements

* Provide financial accounting support to internal stakeholders

* Manage distribution and follow‑up of corporate credit card statements

* Reconcile loan accounts, including interest calculations

* Contribute to continuous improvement within the finance team

About You

* Minimum 3 years’ experience within a finance team

* Strong understanding of double‑entry bookkeeping and accounting controls

* Advanced Excel skills

* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

* Proactive, organised and able to work collaboratively

* Experience with Net Suite or within the social care sector is advantageous but not essential