Accountant; Temporary

Position: Accountant (Temporary)
Accountant

Location:

Glasgow or Perth - Hybrid working 2-3 days a week onsite

Contract:

Full-time | 6 Months with the potential to extend
Salary:
Up to £400 per day via Umbrella

Are you a qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your career? We're seeking a Financial Accountant to join our team and play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting.

About the Role

You'll be responsible for ensuring robust financial controls and supporting key reporting processes. This includes month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and preparation of statutory accounts. You'll also liaise with operational teams and respond to audit queries, helping maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver accurate and timely month-end close activities
Prepare and review post month-end balance sheet reconciliations
Support the preparation of statutory accounts and regulatory deadlines
Respond to external audit queries and ensure compliance with financial controls
Liaise with operational site teams to support financial reporting and performance
Adhere to and enhance robust financial control processes

About You

Fully qualified with a recognised accounting body and 1-2 years of post-qualification experience
Able to work to tight timescales while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Diligent and methodical, with a willingness to support ad hoc tasks
Strong working knowledge of core financial systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office
Confident in constructively challenging and supporting colleagues to drive improvement
Proactive approach to problem solving

If you have the suitable skills and experience please apply today!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application