Overview
Are you a PQ Accountant and looking for a new challenge? Join us as an Assistant Accountant in our Glasgow office, where you will play a pivotal role in our Finance team and work, learn and develop in a team of qualified accountants. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a world-class organisation known for its innovation and collaboration! How you'll make an impact Support daily management accounting tasks, including client billing and supplier invoice payments Prepare and post month-end journals (, accruals, prepayments, reallocations) Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and advancing variances as needed Generate GL reports to support the Finance Manager Guarantee precision in monthly client billing and the accompanying calculations Conduct weekly supplier payment runs Contribute to internal and external report preparation Perform ad hoc analysis as required Collaborate with regional finance contacts for detailed and timely accounting Liaise with the off-shore processing team for month-end transactions and reconciliations Foster relationships within the Glasgow finance function, regional teams, and Corporate Accounting About You Part-qualified towards an accounting qualification (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, etc.) Experience in a similar role and within a large and complex business. We will also consider indivduals from practice. Technical knowledge (preferable but not necessary): US GAAP experience SOX experience Proven ability to manage priorities and meet challenging deadlines Adaptability to change Outstanding attention to detail Flexible attitude towards multiple tasks and environments Experience in process redesign and implementation Strong people management and organisational skills Right to work in the UK Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more…