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Accounts Assistant - 12 Month FTC

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire G64 2NQ, Scotland

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Accounts Assistant position is a 1-year fixed-term contract based in Glasgow, UK, offering a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
  • The salary for this role is £26,000 per year.
  • Candidates are required to have a minimum of basic accounting knowledge along with proven administrative experience.
  • Key responsibilities include interpreting royalty contracts, resolving complex queries, and managing VAT and tax postings in compliance with legislation.
  • Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and a detail-oriented approach.

Accounts Assistant

  • Contract Type: 1 Year FTC
  • Location: Glasgow, UK (Hybrid) 3 Days From Office & 2 From Home
  • Salary: £26k

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant r to join our clients Group Finance division. This role is pivotal in ensuring their clients, who are at the core of our operations, receive accurate and timely royalty reporting and payments. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for complex queries and will work closely with authors, agents, and internal teams.

Day to Day of the Role:

  • Interpret royalty contracts, rules, and calculations to ensure accurate reporting and payments
  • Investigate and resolve complex queries related to contracts, sales, units, and rates
  • Maintain meticulous author records and provide precise author/agent statements and remittances
  • Manage VAT and tax postings in compliance with legislation
  • Oversee the review and approval of manual and automatic payment runs for royalties and advances
  • Efficiently manage the royalties mailbox and daily error reports to capture rejected sales and other issues
  • Adhere to SOX & audit controls and ensure data security in line with GDPR
  • Participate in ad hoc tasks, project work, system updates testing, and may include some limited travel

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Understanding and experience with basic accounting principles
  • Proven administrative experience
  • Professionalism and effective communication skills
  • Responsibility and ownership of tasks
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
  • Excellent prioritisation skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
  • Proficiency in Excel and Word
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit
  • Highly self-motivated with a growth mindset

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work in a hybrid model, balancing office and home working
  • Be part of a company that values innovation and a team-oriented approach
  • Engage with a diverse and dynamic work environment

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.