Accounts Analyst
Posted Today by Haystack
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: This role as an Accounts Analyst involves managing end-to-end ledger processes within a fast-paced finance team at a prestigious professional services firm. The position requires advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software to ensure operational excellence and high-quality financial reporting. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders while supporting the finance team during month-end close and audit periods. This is a 12-month contract opportunity with a modern hybrid working model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end ledger processes including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable using integrated ERP systems.
- Perform daily bank reconciliations and verify transaction accuracy to ensure high-quality financial reporting.
- Execute complex data entry and financial analysis using Microsoft Excel to identify trends and variance.
- Interface with internal stakeholders and external clients to resolve billing queries and represent the firm's commitment to professional service.
- Support the wider finance team during month-end close and audit periods to ensure strict compliance with accounting standards.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in a finance or accounting assistant role, ideally within an enterprise or professional services environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data manipulation techniques.
- Strong familiarity with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Sage, or Xero) and general ledger management.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to operate effectively within a collaborative, 9-to-5 professional setting.
- High level of accuracy and a proactive attitude toward process improvement and continuous learning.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We're working with a prestigious leader in the professional services sector known for excellence and a forward-thinking approach to finance on this exciting opportunity. Step into a fast-paced finance team where your attention to detail and analytical mindset will directly impact operational excellence. You will leverage Microsoft Excel and modern accounting software to streamline financial workflows while collaborating with a high-performing team of experts.
The Role
- Manage end-to-end ledger processes including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable using integrated ERP systems.
- Perform daily bank reconciliations and verify transaction accuracy to ensure high-quality financial reporting.
- Execute complex data entry and financial analysis using Microsoft Excel to identify trends and variance.
- Interface with internal stakeholders and external clients to resolve billing queries and represent the firm's commitment to professional service.
- Support the wider finance team during month-end close and audit periods to ensure strict compliance with accounting standards.
What You'll Need
- Proven experience in a finance or accounting assistant role, ideally within an enterprise or professional services environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data manipulation techniques.
- Strong familiarity with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Sage, or Xero) and general ledger management.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to operate effectively within a collaborative, 9-to-5 professional setting.
- High level of accuracy and a proactive attitude toward process improvement and continuous learning.
What's On Offer
- Competitive 12-month contract opportunity within a globally recognised and growing organisation.
- Modern hybrid working model following initial training to support an elite work-life balance.
- A supportive and collaborative culture that prioritises mentorship, operational excellence, and employee wellbeing.
- Fixed Monday to Friday hours (9am-5pm) providing stability and consistency in your professional routine.
Apply via Haystack today!