We have an exciting opportunity at AGS Airports for a Accounting Assistant to join our Finance team. The role will be based at Glasgow Airport. What we can offer you: Competitive salary and benefits package Participation in our annual bonus plan 25 days annual holiday plus 8 public holidays Generous pension contributions Employee Assistance Programme Private Healthcare Flexible Benefit Platform Life Assurance Cover Free on-site car parking Agile/Flexible working, where appropriate for the role Job Description The Assistant Accountant will assist the Accounting Manager with the preparation of management accounts, financial statements, audits and business stakeholder relations. The Assistant Accountant will ensure transactional records are accounted for in accordance with the IFRS guidance and Group policies and procedures. The role will report to the Accounting Manager. The purpose of this role is to support the Accounting Manager to ensure all financial information is accounted for and reported on accurately and within strict deadlines. The role holder will be able to organise, prioritise and process improve all elements of Financial Accounting transactions to ensure accurate Management Accounts preparation. The post holder will be able to develop strong relationships with the other Finance and Business functions to work collaboratively across all business functions to enable efficient and accurate management account preparation and reporting. The candidate must possess excellent analytical skills and the ability to problem solve. Finally, the candidate must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Principle accountabilities Assist the Treasury Manager with daily and monthly responsibilities Support the retail process including contract compliance, accurate accounting and reporting, billing and debt resolution Prepare and post accrued and deferred income journal entries Prepare and post accrual and prepayment journal entries Analyse general ledger accounts and support Accounting Manager with accounting analysis Ensure that each month, journals are posted in accordance with the journal listing and as instructed by the Accounting Manager Support the Accounting Manager with the month end process, preparation of the monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations Assist Accounting Manager with review and analysis of monthly profit and loss account Preparation of monthly commentaries of the profit and loss account Support the interim and year and external audits through the provision of audit evidence and supporting audit meetings Support the statutory accounts preparation and review process, ensuring compliance with the timetable Assist with the resolution of aged transactions as well as guide the finance central services team on focus areas such as debtors and creditors Support the review of VAT application on transactions Close fully billed purchase orders and liaise with requisitioners on the closure of aged orders Complete all required legal financial capital returns for the company, i.e. Office of National Statistics etc. Ensure participation in and timely completion of all mandatory training Develop excellent working relationships with Finance Team members Liaising with business stakeholders on risk, process changes and new initiatives Support the annual budgeting and regular forecasting processes with information as required. Support the BPA team in providing historical financial information when required or to show the requestor where, in the system, the information can be found. Support the Tax Manager in providing accurate financial information for capital allowances calculation. Support the continuous improvement processes, challenge current thinking and make recommendations on process efficiencies. Perform any ad hoc duties to assist the Accounting Manager Qualifications and experience The Assistant Accountant will require to have: Working knowledge of double entry bookkeeping & reconciliations Working knowledge of a financial transaction system (ERP), particularly Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Proficient in the practical use of Microsoft Office packages (particularly, Excel and Word) Highly numerate and literate with strong analytical skills Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively at all levels by appropriate means Strong organisational skills, with ability to plan, prioritise and work to deadlines The successful candidate will be extremely flexible with a positive can do attitude which will have been demonstrated during their application process Framework and boundaries Ensures appropriate application of pre-determined AGS overall policy and process framework Adherence to agreed Service Level Agreements Works under functional guidance of the Accounting Manager Uses appropriate escalation processes for complex issues Available scope to determine day-to-day operational workload priorities Works effectively with and supports key stakeholders/ team within own area of expertise Interfaces Accounting Manager Head of Accounting & Reporting Finance Shared Service Manager Capital Accounting Manager Finance Department Business Unit Stakeholders Inclusive Recruitment Process Diversity & Inclusion is important to us here at the AGS Group. We want to ensure that our process is inclusive for all applicants. If you have any questions or need any support with your application, we are here to help. Please contact our recruitment team at ags_recruitment@agsairports.co.uk