Assistant Project Accountant
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Assistant Project Accountant - Market Leading Organisation
- Glasgow Based
About Our Client
Our client is a market leading global business who have headquarters in the heart of Glasgow city centre. They are accessible for all means of public transport and support hybrid working.
Job Description
The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring that the Fixed Asset Register is accurately maintained and assist in periodic reviews of Work-In-Progress balances.
- Assist in ensuring that project status' are updated on milestone achievements and that relevant accounting records are held to support all stages of a project.
- Support in reviewing cost classifications with regards to Capital costs and Operating costs, ensuring all costs are correctly accounted for.
- Responsible for the preparation and presentation of monthly P&L review of live project portfolio.
- Assist with preparation of the quarterly P&L forecast, CapEx forecast and cashflow forecast of projects.
- Prepare and post journal entries to the Ledger as required.
- Assist with performing reconciliations and other appropriate controls surrounding the Ledger, investigating variances and escalating these as required.
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:
- Undertake courses to become a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACAS/ACCA)
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- IT literate with high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Understanding of accounting and business compliance matters (IFRS, VAT, Corporation tax, etc.)
- Logical and methodical approach to the role
What's on Offer
This role will offer a competitive salary plus great benefits.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Project Accountant roles across Page Personnel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,842 - £33,076 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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