Part-Qualified Accountant

Job Reference: BH-80166

Posted by: Rosie Hutcheon

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Permanent
Industry: Accountancy
Scotland, UK
Negotiable

Description of role:

Job Title: Part-Qualified Accountant
Location: Glasgow
Salary: Dependent on Experience

Overview
An established organisation is seeking a Part-Qualified Accountant to support the preparation of monthly management accounts and the effective operation of the finance function. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role involves direct responsibility for core month-end activities alongside day-to-day transactional and statutory accounting duties.
This position is suited to a detail-oriented individual who is comfortable working hands-on across the finance function and contributing reliably to monthly reporting within a small, collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and adjustments
  • Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of variances
  • Support the production of monthly management accounts, including provision of supporting schedules and analysis
  • Maintain control of the month-end close process in line with reporting deadlines
  • Assist with ad-hoc management reporting and analysis as required
  • Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ledgers, including timely processing of supplier and customer invoices
  • Process payroll, ensuring accuracy of calculations, reporting, and reconciliation of key variables
  • Handle UK tax compliance matters with HMRC, including VAT, PAYE and other statutory obligations, ensuring correct recognition and prompt settlement
  • Maintain the general ledger, including:
    • Fixed asset register maintenance and depreciation
    • Intercompany reconciliations
    • Ongoing ledger integrity, accruals and prepayments
Person Specification
Essential:
  • Part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
  • Experience preparing or supporting monthly management accounts
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Well organised with the ability to manage deadlines effectively
  • Comfortable working in a hands-on finance role
Desirable:
  • Experience in an SME environment
  • Payroll and HMRC compliance exposure
  • Experience using Xero or similar cloud-based accounting software

Please send your CV to Rosie Hutcheon, or call 0141 468 6396 via the ‘Apply Now’ option to be considered for the role.

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