Accounts Assistant - #2078046

Accounts Assistant – Glasgow (Hybrid: 3 Days On-Site / 2 WFH)

12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Location: Glasgow

Environment: Stunning surroundings, supportive culture, exceptional career-growth potential

Are you a month-end superstar looking to take the next step in your finance career?

We’re excited to be supporting a major employer in Glasgow as they expand their Finance team — and we’re looking for talented Accounts Assistants who thrive in fast-paced, high‑performing environments, this is a great role for someone who is looking for their 2nd move in finance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team where your work directly influences financial accuracy, operational performance and strategic decision‑making. With beautiful office surroundings, a flexible hybrid model and huge opportunities for development, this is a role that will genuinely move your career forward.

The Opportunity

As a Finance Specialist, you’ll become a key player in ensuring the precision of month‑end processes and supporting the financial integrity of a complex, high‑profile organisation. You’ll apply and interpret policies, maintain rigorous controls, and deliver insightful analysis that feeds directly into business performance.

Your work will be central to delivering accurate financial results, identifying risks and opportunities, and enhancing the partnership between Finance Service Delivery and wider business stakeholders.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Processing manual journals to ensure accuracy of financial data
• Analysing transactional flows, providing insight into P&L performance vs. budget
• Preparing commentary on financial performance and balance sheet reconciliations
• Identifying trends through variance analysis to support budgeting and forecasting
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships, promoting a joined‑up, cross‑location finance service model

What You’ll Bring

Essential Skills:

• High numeracy and strong analytical skills
• Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self‑motivation, strong organisation, and the ability to work autonomously
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, changing environment

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Knowledge of financial accounting principles
• Confidence to influence, challenge and persuade stakeholders

Why Apply?

• Career progression: Real scope to grow as the team and function evolve
• Hybrid working: 3 days on-site in impressive Glasgow offices, 2 days from home
• Supportive culture: Join a team that values development, curiosity and innovation
• Meaningful work: Play a key role in shaping financial performance within a high-impact organisation

If you’re a month-end expert who loves digging into data, challenging processes and driving accuracy, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next big step in your finance career.