Assistant Accountant

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant for an initial 6-month contract with potential to extend on a rate of £200-£250/day (Inside IR35). This role will be hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Finance Manager in preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Updating monthly journals through preparation and entry into Xero (General Ledger software).
• Monitor cash balances and the maintenance/update of 13-week cash flow forecasts.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with the preparation of monthly payroll inputs, and subsequent review of the draft payroll reports. Preparation of monthly payments for salary, PAYE/NI, and Pensions. Liaising between the outsourced payroll team and the organisation as required.
• To have ownership for the Purchase Order and Accounts Payable process, including co-ordinating the procurement of goods and services, raising and monitoring purchase orders, and processing invoices in line with organisational procedures, as well as resolving queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders and setting up supplier payments.
• To undertake the initial review of monthly expenses claims, including those relating to Non-Executive Director’s.
• Provide support with HMRC compliance e.g., corporation tax, VAT, PSA and P11D returns and supporting documentation.
• Support the Finance team with the delivery and external audit of the annual consolidated financial statements.
• Liaise with key stakeholders on all financial matters as required.