We’re recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join our Glasgow city centre office. A highly competitive remuneration package is available to attract the best candidate, with a salary above market rate.

The role would be ideal for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career and assume more responsibility for greater reward.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team within the accounts department, enjoying client contact and liaising with staff of varied experience levels to complete tasks in a supportive, friendly environment.

The role will involve:

Being a point of contact for a portfolio of clients
The preparation of statutory accounts, management accounts and various forecasts
VAT compliance, supporting client book-keeping and providing software support
Pro-actively advising clients on the most appropriate in house software packages
Allocating work to and reviewing the work of more junior members of the team
Taking on ad hoc analysis and project work
Direct client contact will be a feature of the role so candidates should be comfortable with and enjoy this aspect of work.

The ideal Accounts Assistant will:

Have experience working in an Accountancy firm
Have experience working with IRIS, Xero and SAGE

What is in it for you:

25 Days Holiday + bank holidays
24 hour access to a GP
Access to a EAP System
Access to a employee discount portal
Cycle to work scheme
Pension through salary sacrifice 3/5%
4x Death in service
Green Car scheme

We fully support and encourage staff in the pursuit of professional qualifications and would be interested in hearing from candidates currently progressing through training programmes.