We’re looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance Operations team in Glasgow. This role is ideal for someone with relevant finance or accounting experience who’s looking to gain hands‑on exposure to month‑end, management reporting, and stakeholder engagement within a supportive and collaborative finance environment.
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 more than 39 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 be doing
- Preparing and posting monthly journals, including payroll, accruals, and prepayments
- Producing and maintaining payroll and balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting month‑end close through trend analysis and comparisons vs budget and prior year
- Assisting with monthly variance analysis and clear, insightful commentary
- Building a strong understanding of revenue streams across permanent, contract, and other income
- Working closely with stakeholders to resolve outstanding balances and accounting queries
- Supporting external audit requirements and year‑end deliverables
- Adhering to financial controls and helping identify opportunities for process improvement
What we’re looking for
- Finance or accounting experience
- Good knowledge of financial and management reporting
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly
- Intermediate Excel skills (advanced desirable)
- Experience with SAP or Dynamics 365 is a plus, but not essential
- Organised, detail‑focused, and able to manage priorities with minimal supervision
- Confident communicator who works well with both finance and non‑finance teams
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.
- Private healthcare, discounted dental insurance, and health cashback scheme.
- Paid volunteering days and caregiver leave.
- Access to retail discounts and our company share scheme.
Why join us
- Broad exposure to management accounting and reporting
- A supportive team environment with room to develop
- Opportunity to strengthen technical skills and commercial understanding
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.