Rutherford Cross are pleased to be working in partnership with a household name brand in Glasgow City Centre to appoint an Assistant Project Accountant. This represents a superb opportunity for a part-qualified accountant to join a high-calibre finance team in a role that offers varied exposure across statutory reporting and commercially related activities, alongside a full study support package. Although based in the city centre they offer hybrid working and have a track record of developing staff.

Ideally, looking to engage with part-qualified accountants (ICAS/ACCA/CIMA) who are actively pursuing their qualifications. Happy to consider those from either an industry or practice background. Given the stakeholder focus within this role, we are looking for individuals who are comfortable engaging with non-finance stakeholders.

Reporting to the Project Accountant, the primary purpose of this role is to provide accurate and timely financial information to support the Project Accountant and their subsequent business partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the accurate and timely production of financial returns required for financial reporting, including statutory reporting, internal reporting, reporting to partners/Group/other stakeholders
• Assist with the business case process, from initial review to tracking benefits post-implementation whilst ensuring that appropriate audit trail exists throughout the process
• Support in ensuring visibility of project performance at all stages of the project life cycle, from business case proposal through to project completion
• Responsible for ensuring that the Fixed Asset Register is accurately maintained and assist in periodic reviews of Work-In-Progress balances
• Assist in ensuring that project status’ are updated on milestone achievements and that relevant accounting records are held to support all stages of a project
• Support in reviewing cost classifications with regards to Capital costs and Operating costs, ensuring all costs are correctly accounted for
• Responsible for the preparation and presentation of monthly P&L review of live project portfolio
• Assist with preparation of the quarterly P&L forecast, CapEx forecast and cashflow forecast of projects
• Prepare and post journal entries to the Ledger as required
• Assist with performing reconciliations and other appropriate controls surrounding the Ledger, investigating variances and escalating these as required
• Assist with the statutory year-end and group year-end process, ensuring delivery to various stakeholder deadlines and compliance with business planning
• Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders, providing guidance and support as appropriate

For an initial confidential discussion regarding this opportunity please contact Harry Young at Rutherford Cross on 07494 280 500 / [email protected]