iMultiply
Assistant Accountant - 12 Months Maternity Cover
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Assistant Accountant
(12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid Working)
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Start Date: Immediate
THE ORGANISATION
Our client is an established and growing business with a strong reputation in its sector. They are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative environment where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities while supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy finance function.
THE ROLE
The Assistant Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance department, supporting financial reporting, transactional processing, and stakeholder management across the business.
Responsibilities Will Include
- Processing supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Raising and processing customer invoices.
- Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Preparing and updating financial reports, including aged debtors, aged creditors and cashflow reports.
- Working closely with operational teams to ensure customer and supplier billing is accurate and completed on time.
- Managing finance-related queries from customers and suppliers and building strong working relationships.
- Assisting with credit control activities and debtor management.
- Supporting month-end processes and reconciliations.
- Maintaining organised finance records and filing systems.
- Providing administrative support to the wider finance team.
- Assisting with process improvements and strengthening financial controls.
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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Previous experience within an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
- Experience using Sage accounting software.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence managing financial data.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.
Desirable
- AAT qualified or working towards an accounting qualification.
- Previous credit control experience.
- Experience supporting month-end accounting processes.
- Background within a fast-paced or project-led environment.
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ON OFFER
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to join a supportive organisation and broaden their experience across a varied finance role. You will work closely with experienced finance professionals while contributing to the continued success of the business.
- Salary of £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
- 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Company pension scheme.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Immediate start available.
iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's protected characteristic. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but don't meet every requirement, we would still encourage you to apply. Research shows that some groups are less likely to apply unless they meet every criterion, and we believe potential and attitude are just as important as experience.
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