Part-Qualified Accountant

Position: Part-Qualified Accountant (Permanent)
Job Title:

Part-Qualified Accountant

Location:

Glasgow
Salary:
Dependent on Experience

Overview
An established organisation is seeking a Part-Qualified Accountant to support the preparation of monthly management accounts and the effective operation of the finance function. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role involves direct responsibility for core month-end activities alongside day-to-day transactional and statutory accounting duties.
This position is suited to a detail-oriented individual who is comfortable working hands-on across the finance function and contributing reliably to monthly reporting within a small, collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities
Prepare month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and adjustments
Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of variances
Support the production of monthly management accounts, including provision of supporting schedules and analysis
Maintain control of the month-end close process in line with reporting deadlines
Assist with ad-hoc management reporting and analysis as required
Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ledgers, including timely processing of supplier and customer invoices
Process payroll, ensuring accuracy of calculations, reporting, and reconciliation of key variables
Handle UK tax compliance matters with HMRC, including VAT, PAYE and other statutory obligations, ensuring correct recognition and prompt settlement
Maintain the general ledger, including:
Fixed asset register maintenance and depreciation
Intercompany reconciliations
Ongoing ledger integrity, accruals and prepayments

Person Specification
Essential:
Part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Experience preparing or supporting monthly management accounts
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Well organised with the ability to manage deadlines effectively
Comfortable working in a hands-on finance role Desirable:
Experience in an SME environment
Payroll and HMRC compliance exposure
Experience using Xero or similar cloud-based accounting software
Please send your CV to Rosie Hutcheon, or call (phone number removed) via the ‘Apply Now’ option to be considered for the role