Assistant Accountant – Glasgow

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Grant Aitkinson
Published
October 19, 2015
Location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Category
Default  
Job Type
Interim  
Region
Scotland & UK
Sector
Industry & Commerce
Specialism
Financial and Statutory Accounting

Description

Rutherford Cross is working in partnership with a thriving SME based in Glasgow.

This is a key position within the organisation where you will be encouraged to be inquisitive, enthusiastic and look to professionally develop. The remit of this role will include assisting in the preparation of the accounts, improving and making efficient processes and supporting the Financial Accountant and Finance Director in ad hoc projects.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Financial Accountant, the main duties and responsibilities as follows:

  • Process Purchase Invoices
  • Responsible for Accounts Payable
  • Raise Sales Invoices
  • Assist Purchase Manager raise orders
  • Maintain Cost Monitor
  • Process the Weekly Wages
  • Assist with Management Accounts preparation
  • Maintain Fixed Asset Register
  • Prepare VAT returns
  • Process employee expenses/credit card bills
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliations
  • Assist in preparation of Accounts

The Candidate:

The position requires a high calibre individual who has strong interpersonal skills, is detail orientated and possesses excellent technical knowledge. Also the successful candidate will have the ambition to develop in line with the company’s growth.

A summary of the key candidate requirements are as follows:

  • Confidence and strong interpersonal skills
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines and prioritise effectively
  • Excellent IT
  • Ability to work well in a team, but also capable of taking ownership for the delivery of specific tasks
  • Enthusiastic 

What To Do Next:

To apply please contact our advisor Grant Atkinson at Rutherford Cross on either [email protected] or call 07538799711. Grant will provide further information on the role and organisation

 

 

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