Accounts Assistant (Practice)

iMultiply is partnering with an established and successful accountancy practice, based in central Glasgow, that is entering the next phase of its growth journey. As a result of this recent growth the firm now requires an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its team.  

The Role

The successful candidate will work as part of a team within the accounts department, enjoying client contact and liaising with staff of varied experience levels to complete tasks in a supportive, friendly environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Point of contact for a portfolio of clients
• The preparation of statutory accounts, management accounts and various forecasts
• VAT compliance, supporting client book-keeping and providing software support
• Proactively advising clients on the most appropriate in house software packages
• Allocating work to and reviewing the work of more junior members of the team
• Taking on ad hoc analysis and project work
• Direct client contact will be a feature of the role so candidates should be comfortable with and enjoy this aspect of work.

The Person:

• At least two years experience of financial accounts preparation obtained within an accountancy practice environment 
• Experience using IRIS, SAGE and Xero would be beneficial.
• Part Qualified ACCA (or equivalent)

On Offer

• A competitive remuneration package
• Career progression opportunities
• Collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development

The role is open to full time applicants and is office based. 

The firm fully supports and encourages staff in the pursuit of professional qualifications and would be interested in hearing from candidates currently progressing through training programmes.

If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from BIPOC communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth.

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