Go Swag

Part Qualified Accountant

Go Swag
Posted 10/19/2026contractGlasgow • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in processing supplier invoices, managing customer payments, and performing reconciliations with high accuracy. Proficient in using accounting software and spreadsheets to support month-end activities and financial reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Part-Qualified AccountantAAT Qualified (Level 3 or Above)High Accuracy in Invoices and ReconciliationsExperience with Xero, Sage, QuickBooksClear Written and Verbal Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Process supplier invoices, match them to orders and purchase documentation, and resolve supplier queries
  • Raise customer invoices accurately and on time
  • Chase outstanding customer payments and maintain the aged debt list
  • Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and control accounts
  • Flag discrepancies and items that do not tie out
  • Support month-end activities with journals, prepayments and accruals under the Finance Controller's guidance
  • Build knowledge of merchandise order flows from quote through supplier cost to customer invoice
  • Take on more ownership of month-end and reporting as confidence and exams progress
  • Report to the Financial Controller
  • Participate in an initial Talent Lead call, take-home challenge, and interview with the Financial Controller and finance team

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Part-qualified Accountant
  • AAT qualified (Level 3 or above), part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role
  • High accuracy handling high volumes of invoices, payments and reconciliations
  • Low error rates demonstrated through audit feedback, reduced invoice queries, or self-built checks
  • Comfortable using spreadsheets beyond the basics
  • Able to learn accounting software quickly
  • Able to trace numbers to their source and explain findings
  • Responsive in clearing finance queries and following up outstanding items
  • Clear written and verbal communication with suppliers, customers and colleagues
  • Collaborative, ownership-focused, problem-solving attitude
  • Desirable: purchase ledger, sales ledger or credit control experience
  • Desirable: supporting month-end with journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Desirable: Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar, plus strong Excel and Google Sheets
  • Desirable: multi-currency transactions, VAT returns or international supplier payments
  • Desirable: manufacturing, e-commerce, promotional merchandise or other order-driven business experience
  • Desirable: checking supplier quotes against invoices and understanding job costs or margin
  • Desirable: handling sensitive financial information with discretion

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 6–9 months fixed-term contract with potential scope for extension
  • Hybrid working with flexibility
  • Support and training to grow finance skills
  • Opportunity to take on more ownership as confidence and exams progress
  • Inclusive and diverse working environment
  • Sustainable, premium merchandise and tech-focused company environment

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Hard Skills
Invoice ProcessingBank ReconciliationMonth-End ActivitiesAccrualsPrepaymentsFinancial ReportingPurchase LedgerSales LedgerCredit ControlMulti-Currency Transactions
Soft Skills
Problem-Solving AttitudeCollaborativeOwnership-FocusedResponsive CommunicationAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
XeroSageQuickBooksExcelGoogle Sheets
Certifications & Qualifications
AAT Level 3 or AbovePart-Qualified ACCAPart-Qualified CIMA
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingE-CommercePromotional MerchandiseOrder-Driven BusinessVAT Returns