Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant – Clydebank £28,000 - £30,000 (DOE) | Hybrid Working | Permanent Anderson Knight Recruitment Anderson Knight is delighted to be partnering with a respected client based in Clydebank in the search for an experienced Assistant Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic finance team offering hybrid working, genuine development opportunities, and a competitive salary of £28,000 - £30,000, depending on experience. 🔹 Key Responsibilities * Preparation of management accounts and funding requirements for key clients * Actuals vs budget variance analysis in collaboration with budget holders * Working closely with the operations department to deliver vessel commentary to clients * Liaising directly with clients to resolve financial queries * Full general ledger oversight and management for assigned vessels * Month-end balance sheet reconciliations * Resolving balances with internal stakeholders * Creating and processing bank payments, and completing bank reconciliations * Maintenance of open purchase orders and accruals * Ad hoc duties as required by clients and management * Other relevant tasks appropriate to the position 🔹 Candidate Requirements Essential: * Experience in a finance function, handling general ledger transactions * Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines with strong time management skills * High level of attention to detail * Comfortable working independently and as part of a team * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships * Positive, can-do attitude with flexibility and commitment * Competent user of Microsoft Excel * Experience with accounting and financial reporting software * Proven experience preparing accounts to trial balance Desirable: * Actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS) * Experience in management accounting and/or client reporting * A mindset geared toward process improvement * Strong desire to grow within the role and team 💼 What’s on Offer * Competitive salary: £28,000 - £30,000, depending on experience * Hybrid working model – flexible mix of home and office-based work * Supportive and collaborative working environment * Long-term development opportunities and study support Ready to take the next step in your finance career? 📩 Apply today through Anderson Knight Recruitment or contact us for a confidential discussion about this opportunity