Assistant Accountant

Sthree Management Services LTD

Role overview 📍 Glasgow | Hybrid Working

🕒 Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

💰 £30,000 – £33,000 per annum

💼 Finance Operations

We’re looking for a motivated Assistant Accountant to join our Management Accounts team in Glasgow. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality financial reporting and insight to support business performance in a fast-paced, global STEM talent organisation.

You’ll gain strong exposure to month-end processes, financial analysis, and stakeholder collaboration, making this an excellent opportunity for someone progressing towards a professional accounting qualification.

About us SThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy, fusing ambition, expertise and technology. We advise businesses, build expert teams and deliver project solutions, to outpace tomorrow, together.

We’ve been in STEM for 40 years– a global team with local expertise across specialist sectors in Engineering, Life Sciences and Technology.

We aspire to be the game-changers in STEM. We are all in, we build partnerships, we think big, and we do the right thing. We bring skilled people together, whatever the speed, scale and scope of the ambitions, to build the future.

What you'll do
Month-end journals (accruals, prepayments, payroll)
Balance sheet reconciliations & variance analysis
Produce clear, insightful financial commentary
Partner with stakeholders to investigate and resolve issues
Support audit processes and maintain strong financial controls What we're looking for
Experience in financial or management accounting
Studying towards ACCA / CIMA / ACA (or equivalent)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to produce clear financial commentary
Good communication skills with non-finance stakeholders
Intermediate Excel skills (advanced desirable)
Experience with SAP or Dynamics 365 (nice to have)
Detail-oriented, organised, and able to prioritise independently What's in it for you
Hybrid working options for flexibility.
Bonus linked to company and personal performance.
28 days holiday plus public holidays, with an annual leave purchase scheme.
Discounted dental insurance, and health cashback scheme.
Paid volunteering days and caregiver leave.
Access to retail discounts and our company share scheme. Why join
Exposure to a global finance environment
Strong development opportunities within a growing business
Collaborative and high-performing team
Clear pathway for progression toward full qualification What we stand for We’re committed to ensuring that every colleague, candidate, and member of our community experiences fair, equitable, and respectful treatment. We strive to create an environment where everyone belongs, feels valued, and is supported to thrive. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know. We’re here to help
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed