Job Description
The Company
Able Bridge Recruitment are currently working with a highly entrepreneurial and rapidly growing business in west of Scotland in the recruitment of an assistant accountant on a 12-month maternity leave contract. Due to the rapid growth of the business, there is a high degree of probability that this role will become permanent in the fullness of time.
The organisation is a standout business that few people will recognise today but will be a powerhouse within Scotland in the near future.
Benefits include
Medical Cover
Health & Wellbeing Programme
Gym Membership
Free Parking
Ability to buy/sell holiday
The chance to become part of a business that will be a household name in years to come
This vacancy, the result of a maternity contract and will report into one of the co-founding directors and will be office based 5 days per week.
The Responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to provide financial support to the companies owners, one of which currently focuses on the accounting function of the business. You will have a dotted line to a finance consultant who is office based 1 day per week.
On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following;
Process weekly payroll for direct and indirect contractors
Management of the purchase ledger ensuring that payment runs are organised and supply chain/procurement teams are notified of impending payments
Ensure that bank and balance sheet reconciliations are completed within agreed timelines.
Responsible for credit management ensuring that outstanding balances are managed and appropriate income accruals and analysed and reported
Working with stakeholders internally to ensure monthly management accounts are completed as well as being involved in the financial reporting.
Proactively ensuring that financial records are maintained within line with corporate guidelines
Involvement with budgeting and forecasting activities
Provide general administrative support to the Finance team
The Requirements
Our client s environment is highly entrepreneurial and fast pasted, as such they are looking for a personality with the skill set to fit the culture rather than a prescribed academic qualification. Yes, ideally candidates would be part qualified (ACCA, ATT, CIMA, or equivalent), this is not essential. What we are looking for is a character where nothing is too much bother and where working for the good of the company is at everyone s interests. The role is 5 days a week in the office, however once you have proved yourself, some flexibility maybe afforded.
Our client is genuinely at the cusp of being a Scottish giant and this is the ideal opportunity for someone who is hardworking, dedicated and committed.
Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity.
If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me.
