Assistant Accountant – Glasgow
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Rutherford Cross
Published
November 29, 2023
Location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Category
Default  
Job Type
Region
- Glasgow
Sector
Industry and Commerce
Specialism
Financial and Statutory Accounting
Salary Guide
£28,000 + benefits

Description

Rutherford Cross is pleased to be working in exclusive partnership with an award-winning Scottish business in order to appoint an Assistant Accountant. This presents an excellent opportunity for a part qualified accountant to assist in optimising business performance as they continue to enjoy a period of growth.

Ideally, we are keen to speak to part qualified accountants who thrive when working in a fast-paced organisation and are actively studying their professional qualification.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the management accountant prepare weekly forecasts
  • Generate daily, weekly, and monthly Management Information reports
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies
  • Reconcile daily bank transactions
  • Review VAT transactions and assist in preparing the VAT return
  • Authorise bank payments, including supplier payment runs
  • Process expense claims, credit card returns, and mileage returns
  • Create and distribute intercompany recharges
  • Manage staff car schedules, including P11d schedule and vehicle write-down
  • Maintain the Fixed Asset register, including additions, disposals, and monthly depreciation

Requirements:

  • Actively studying part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA)
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Deadline-driven with the ability to handle multiple workloads
  • Professional communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel

On offer:

  • 30 days holiday, increasing with length of service
  • World-class training
  • Employee discounts and lease car options
  • Highflyer Incentives for exciting rewards
  • Generous Colleague Referral Scheme
  • Onsite parking, company uniform, pension, and life assurance
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Access to the PV Wellbeing Centre for MOT and in-house counseling services
  • Colleague events, including Family Fun Day and Annual Christmas Party

For more information on the role, please contact Ally Deas at Rutherford Cross.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 07535091191

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