Assistant Accountant

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 NetSuite or within the social care sector is advantageous but not essential