Accounting assistant Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

Assistant Financial Accountant
CalMac Ferries Limited —Gourock
- £38,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
7d
Accounts Assistant
Arnold Clark —Aberdeen
- £25,000 - £28,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Assistant Accountant
Blyth Accountants —Glasgow
- £26,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Accounting
- Free parking
- Work from home
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Payroll Assistant
EQ —Dundee
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- IT
Quick apply
Credit Control Assistant
Jones Whyte —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Referral programme
Accounts Assistant
HFD PAYROLL LIMITED —Hamilton
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
Quick apply
12d
Finance Assistant
PTS Services (Group) Ltd —Aberdeen
- £18 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Human resources
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
8d
Accounting Assistant
Abacus Glasgow Limited —Glasgow
- From £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
17h
Accounts Assistant
Summit Facilities Services Ltd —Dundee
- £25,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
Quick apply
Assistant Management Accountant
BARR + WRAY LIMITED —Hillington
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Office Administrator / Workshop Assistant
OnlineFurnace Services Ltd —Greenock
- £32,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Quick apply
22h
Assistant Manager (Accounting)
SW Group —Stirling
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Quick apply
Admin Assistant / Receptionist
John M Taylor & Co, Chartered Accountants —Paisley
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Business
Quick apply
4d
Accounting Manager
Northern Marine Group —Glasgow
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- Leadership
Assistant Rent Accountant (Perth or Inverness)
Bidwells —Perth
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting
- Employee discount
Personal Assistant/ Admin Manager
Hot Flame World Banquet —Livingston
- £16 - £19 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
Quick apply
Payroll Administrator
Dornal Childcare Ltd —Glasgow
- £14.00 - £14.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
Quick apply
7d
Accounts Manager/ Assistant Manager
Saffery —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Profit sharing
- Annual leave
Finance Assistant
Valor Hospitality —Edinburgh
- £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
14h
Accounts Assistant (Part Time / Maternity Cover)
Rubberatkins —Aberdeen
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Accounting
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply

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Assistant Financial Accountant

CalMac Ferries Limited -
Gourock

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Job details

Full-time
£38,000 - £42,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Managerial accounting
Accounting
Organisational skills
Financial accounting
Communication skills
Banking
Time management

Full job description

Salary

£38-£42k depending on experience

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full time

Package

- Competitive salary - Very generous pension - Agile /Hybrid Working - Excellent training, development, and career progression - 37 days annual leave (pro-rata) - Staff travel pass for yourself, spouse/partner, and dependents

Date posted

01/06/2026

Job reference

REC000101535

Permanent | 37.5 hours per week | Gourock based with Hybrid Working

Role Overview

This role is focused on ensuring the accurate recording, reconciliation, and control of financial transactions, with a strong emphasis on balance sheet integrity, cash accounting, and compliance. You will play a key role in supporting month-end and year-end reporting, cash flow management, audit activity, and maintaining robust financial controls across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting

Assist with annual statutory, regulatory, and external reporting in line with IFRS/FReM requirements.
Support month-end close processes, including the preparation and posting of journals, accruals, and prepayments, ensuring income and expenditure are recognised in the correct accounting period.
Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.

Cash & Banking Operations

Carry out daily banking activities, including daily and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring all cash transactions are accurately recorded and variances are promptly addressed.
Contribute to cash flow forecasting by providing regular updates on cash positions, movements, and known financial commitments.

Audit, Controls & Compliance

Support audit planning activities and external audit processes, with a particular focus on cash and banking transactions.
Maintain and operate financial controls in accordance with internal policies and procedures.

Continuous Improvement

Identify and contribute to improvements in finance processes, controls, and reporting, particularly across cash management, balance sheet activities, and month-end processes.

Additional Duties

Raise and manage finance purchase orders, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and accurate coding.
Undertake additional duties as appropriate to the role.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Experience within a financial or management accounting role.
Part-qualified and actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or an equivalent qualification.
Solid understanding of financial accounting principles.
Strong attention to detail, particularly in reconciliation work.
Experience working with cash accounting and banking processes.
Good understanding of financial controls and audit requirements.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Ability to analyse and interpret financial data effectively.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early for external applicants if we receive the required quality or quantity of applications

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