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Job Description - Junior Accountant

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Role: Junior Accountant Place of work: Glasgow, City Centre
Contract type: Full -time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday Friday, 9am 5pm

Are you someone who thrives on a challenge and is motivated by solving problems? Would you like to work for a forward -thinking law firm, who invest in their staff and offer training, development and progression?

The Role We are seeking a detail oriented Junior Accountant to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop their existing skills as a Junior Accountant and be a key part of an evolving team.

You will be responsible for preparing accurate financial reports, conducting thorough financial analysis, and assisting with forecasting models to assist with our strategic planning. Key responsibilities include assisting with managing cash flow, tracking budgets and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will support the Accountant and Director of Finance across all aspects of financial information including monthly reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting and financial projects. This role demands strong analytical, communication and organisational skills and is ideal for a candidate who is eager to expand and advance their knowledge, with opportunities for growth and development.

The finance team currently consists of a Finance Director, Accountant, Head Cashier, Head Credit Controller, Senior Cashiers, Legal Cashiers and Credit Controllers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports, and assisting with quarterly and annual financial statements. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Work with heads of department to review performance against targets.
  • Financial Forecasting: Assist with maintaining forecasting models to support the firms strategy.
  • Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow projections and manage cash flow effectively to meet operational needs. Implement strategies to optimise working capital and minimise financial risks.
  • Budget Management: Work closely with department heads to assist in preparation of annual budgets and track performance against budgeted targets. Identify variances and recommend corrective actions as needed.
  • Bookkeeping services: Assist with processing of purchase invoices, bank reconciliations, cashflow monitoring and preparation of monthly financial reports. Assistance will also be required for annual accounts.
  • Financial Compliance: Ensure compliance with tax laws, Law society regulations, and internal policies. Coordinate with external auditors for audits and other compliance requirements.
Key Attributes
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • High level of accuracy in financial reporting and analysis
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Strong Excel skills
Essential Qualifications And Experience
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred
  • Part qualified (or qualified by experience), relevant professional certification (ACCA, CIMA, CA) is preferred.
  • 2 to 3 years experience
  • Experience with accounting software (E.g. Sage, Oracle, QuickBooks)
Company Benefits & Perks
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Company Bonus Scheme
  • 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays. Includes closure over Christmas & New Year.
  • Holiday Loyalty Scheme: Earn an additional 5 days holiday
  • Buy and Sell holidays
  • Enhanced Company Maternity and Paternity Benefits
  • Company Staff Referral Scheme
  • Hybrid Working
  • Wellbeing Support
  • Annual Company Day Out
  • Early finish on your birthday




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About J&B Hopkins Since 1978, Hopkins has been a business built on family values that has grown from strength to strength. Currently, we have over 200 people working across the business. Some of whom have been with us since the beginning! Our ethos is to promote from within our own team whenever we...

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