Assistant Accountant
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Assistant Accountant
Salary: £33,574 per annum
Full time (35 hours per week)
Fixed term for 9 months
Happy to talk flexible working
Based in Glasgow / Hybrid
sportscotland is the national agency for sport in Scotland. Our vision is an active Scotland where everyone benefits from sport. Our goal is to be inclusive by design.
We are currently looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team, who will ensure an effective financial and management accounting service.
As the Assistant Accountant, you will ensure accuracy and compliance with our internal PO procedures, setting up new suppliers, users, and budget codes, issuing all sales invoices and processing purchase invoices including following up on invoice approvals.
We are looking for someone with experience in an accounting or finance environment, as at sportscotland you will be responsible for day-to-day and monthly credit control, being the first point of contact for all financial queries and managing the shared finance inboxes.
You will offer support to the broader Finance team, contributing to various tasks and projects as needed. Additionally, you will provide assistance with reconciliations and prepare supporting documentation for year-end activities, including responding to external auditor requests related to the Annual Accounts.
Ideally you will be part-qualified with an accounting qualification, or with equivalent relevant experience.
How to apply
Please apply online and attach your CV and covering letter detailing why you meet the requirements, by the closing date of 15 May 2026.
Employee benefits
In return for the above, we offer employee benefits such as flexible working, generous holidays, Cycle2Work, fantastic discounts, a great pension scheme, support with your professional development and much more.
Disability Confident Employer
We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have any difficulties with your application because of a disability, please contact hr.recruitment@sportscotland.org.uk and we will discuss how we can help you.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At sportscotland inclusion underpins everything we do. If you've got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, caring responsibilities, care experience or social background.
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