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Assistant Accountant (6-month contract)

£40k per annum
Temporary, Full-time

Position: Assistant Accountant

Duration: 6 months

Location: Outskirts of Glasgow

Salary: £40,000 p.a. or day rate equivalent

Rutherford Cross is pleased to be supporting a business based on the outskirts of Glasgow with the appointment of an Assistant Accountant for an initial 6-month period.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date
  • Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
  • Supporting external audit requirements and responding to information requests
  • Assisting with month-end close processes and other ad hoc finance activities as required
  • Providing ad hoc support across the finance function

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Part-Qualified or ‘Qualified by Experience’ Accountant
  • Available at short notice

For more information, please contact Christina McLean at Rutherford Cross.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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