Assistant Management Accountant

Are you looking to grow your accounting and financial reporting skills in a dynamic and supportive team?

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Management Accountant to join a busy Finance Team. Our client in based in the Glasgow area and are offering a Salary circa £29k, excellent pension, free parking and hybrid working.

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will take ownership of preparing and delivering critical financial information to clients, gaining valuable experience in a commercial finance environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in finance to further develop their skills in a collaborative, fast-paced setting. You’ll be provided with full training on systems and processes, and while industry experience is welcome, it is not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare management accounts and monitor funding requirements for key clients
• Perform variance analysis (actuals vs budget) in coordination with budget holders
• Collaborate with the operations team to provide commentary to clients
• Liaise directly with clients to address and resolve queries
• Manage general ledger for assigned client portfolios
• Complete month-end balance sheet reconciliations
• Reconcile internal account balances
• Process bank payments and perform bank reconciliations
• Maintain open purchase orders and accruals
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and financial duties as needed

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Experience in a finance function, including general ledger processing
• Solid time management and prioritisation skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong team player who also works well independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with accounting and reporting software
• Experience preparing accounts up to trial balance

Desirable:

• Progress toward a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS)
• Background in management accounting or client reporting
• Process improvement mindset
• Eagerness to grow within the role and contribute to team development

If you're a proactive individual with a can-do attitude and a passion for delivering high-quality financial reporting, we’d love to hear from you.

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