Assistant Accountant

An exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a leading team in the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry, based in Glasgow. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of accounting tasks, providing support to the finance team, and playing a crucial role in financial reporting.

Client Details

This organisation is a well-established entity in the Leisure, Travel & Tourism sector. With an emphasis on delivering high-quality experiences for customers, this Glasgow-based company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and excellence.

Description

The role:

• Assists with the preparation of monthly management accounts in accordance with the documented month end close procedure, including journal preparation, posting and reconciliations of key business areas.
• Documentation of all month end processes and controls, helping identify, then aid, implementation of efficiency improvements.
• Help ensure accurate and timely financial information is provided to relevant budget holders within the business to support their decision making. This includes detailed transactional analysis extracted from Open Accounts and summarised in Excel.
• Work with the business to help formulate their annual budget and planning process, as directed by the Management Accountant. This includes presentation of key assumptions and associated financial outputs.
• Contribute to the quarterly financial reforecast process.
• Ensure all key balance sheet control accounts reconciled on a monthly basis and others as agreed with the Management Accountant and Chief Financial Officer.
• Provide help and advice to budget holders, with detailed review and scrutiny of all transactions. Subsequently assist with the presentation and understanding of the financials to the designated Heads of Department.
• Supports the Management and Financial Accountant with delivery of year end trial balance, supporting schedules and information for external audit.
• Supports the Management Accountant and Chief Financial Officer on providing transactional analysis and associated reports of other business areas as directed.
• Supports the administration and maintenance of the financial systems as well as identifying ways to improve processes and become more efficient.
• Supports the finance team with the processing of payments and associated auto enrolment procedures
• Supports the finance team with any other reasonable duties which may be requested from time to time.

Profile

A successful Assistant Accountant should have:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Proficiency in accounting software, as well as Excel
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team and independently

Job Offer

• An attractive salary package, estimated around £30,000 - £32,000 per annum
• Hybrid working arrangement, offering flexibility
• On-site Parking
• Generous holiday leave
• An inclusive company culture that values employee wellbeing
• The chance to be part of a leading company in the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry

If you are a dedicated and ambitious individual looking for a rewarding career in Glasgow, we encourage you to apply for this Assistant Accountant position.