Meraki Talent is delighted to be supporting our client, a successful medium-sized UK business, with the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant to join their Operational Finance team based in Glasgow.
This role will suit an individual who enjoys working in a supportive, delivery focused position, is comfortable taking direction from management, and consistently produces high-quality, accurate work. The Assistant Accountant will play an important role in supporting both month and year-end accounting processes.
As the business continues to grow through a planned and strategic model, there will be opportunities to add value across the finance function, with exposure to key financial MI metrics and operational data analysis.
Key duties of the role include:
* Support financial control and maintain the integrity of financial and management reporting
* Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of control accounts
* Reconcile data between operational systems and the general ledger
* Assist with the production of monthly trial balances and month-end reporting processes
* Manage finance transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely reconciliation
* Support the preparation of statutory accounts in line with reporting requirements
* Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and control procedures
* Deliver operational financial analysis and MI reporting
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimisation and automation
Experience required:
* Previous experience working within a multi-entity or group environment
* Strong understanding of financial transactions and balance sheet reconciliations
* Experience working with stakeholders, following instructions, and meeting deadlines
* Good awareness of compliance and regulatory requirements within a finance function
On offer:
* Salary: £35k
* Performance related bonus.
* Above market Pension contributions
* Hybrid & flexible working.
* Suite of corporate benefits.