Bookkeeper

Glasgow City Centre

£45k – £50k

Monday to Friday

Oliver Smith Recruitment are working exclusively with our key client in Glasgow to recruit a detail-orientated and experienced Bookkeeper to join their team.

This role will entail being responsible for managing financial records, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and maintaining the overall financial health of the organisation.

This role requires proficiency in various accounting software, including QuickBooks and Xero, as well as a solid understanding of accounts payable processes.

Duties

• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions efficiently.
• Preparing monthly financial statements and reports for management review.
• Reconciling bank statements and ensuring any discrepancies are resolved promptly.
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities as required.
• Liaising with external auditors during annual audits to provide necessary documentation.
• Using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or other relevant tools to manage financial data effectively.
• Monitoring cash flow and assist in managing the organisation’s financial resources.

Interviews will be held next week.

Management Accountant

£45k

Glasgow City Centre

Permanent Role

Interviews will be held next week at our clients HQ

Oliver Smith Recruitment are working exclusively with our client in Glasgow to recruit a highly skilled, motivated, and detail-driven Management Accountant to join our clients expanding team.

This role is the perfect opportunity to join a small close-knit team where you will find yourself gaining further exposure and personal development.

As the company continues to grow through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, this is an exciting opportunity to join and play a key role in shaping its future success.

Duties:

• Preparing and analysing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Supporting the preparation of annual financial statements and liaising with external auditors.
• Providing financial insights that drive smart business decisions and growth.
• Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Strengthening financial controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Assisting in high-impact projects, including mergers, acquisitions, and process improvements.
• Mentoring junior finance team members and fostering a culture of continuous development.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance and achieve strategic goals.

Interviews will be held next week at our clients HQ.

Credit Control

Salary up to £27500

Glasgow City Centre

Start Date – September 2025

Permanent Role

Oliver Smith Recruitment are working in partnership with our key client in Glasgow to hire a Credit Control specialist on a permanent basis.

You will be working in a small knit finance team reporting to the Head of finance.

Alongside Credit Control, there is an opportunity to take on wider finance duties. This is a great opportunity for someone with 1–3 years credit control experience who is looking to expand their finance skills.

• Responsible for collection of debt via telephone and email. Good telephone manners are essential.

• Weekly cash flow forecasting

• Liaising with finance team on disputed accounts

• Setting credit limits and payment terms

• Creating customer accounts on a system

• Overseeing service and utility charge

• Raising and tracking credit notes

• Improving the collection and billing processes

• Opportunity to take on wider finance responsibilities

Interviews will be held ASAP at our clients HQ in Glasgow.

Finance Officer

Salary up to £32500

Paisley

Permanent Role

Start – ASAP (our client would consider PT hours)

Oliver Smith Recruitment are working in partnership with our key client in Paisley to hire a Finance Officer on a permanent basis.

The role will give you excellent opportunities for development and it will grow over time.

Roles/ Responsibilities

• Bank Reconciliation

• Journal posting

• Assisting with month end duties – accruals and prepayments

• Preparation of the monthly VAT returns

• Assist with transactional duties when required

• Addition adhoc duties Skills/ Experience

Interviews will be held ASAP.

Tax Manager

Salary up to £80k

Hybrid Role

Glasgow City Centre

Permanent Role

Oliver Smith Recruitment are working in partnership with our key client in Glasgow to recruit a Tax Manager on a permanent basis.

Working with a team of dedicated professionals, you’ll be responsible for leading the international tax agenda, contributing to business projects, in particular assisting in providing advice on new international routes to markets, acquisitions, and integration of acquired business.

The Manager will report to the Tax Director, and will be responsible for assisting with our clients tax compliance and provision matters. This a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in an extremely dynamic, diverse, and fast-paced environment.

• Responsible for overseeing the preparation of all required corporate income tax returns and associated calculations / workpapers in assigned jurisdictions
• Responsible for overseeing the preparation of all required VAT tax returns in assigned jurisdictions
• Assist with quarterly and year end tax provision workings, both for local country financial statement preparation and the global US GAAP audited financial statement
• Assist with calculating and making corporate income tax and VAT payments, and monthly account reconciliations
• Supporting the US and European input into the US and Global Consolidated tax provision process.
• Work closely with Finance/Accounting teams of tax related matters for statutory financial statement filings and audit
• Manage Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) and SOX compliance and procedures
• Understand systems requirements related to income tax and VAT; monitor changes.

Here Is What You Need

• ACA/ACCA/CTA qualification
• Relevant tax experience in a public accounting firm and/or multi-national company
• Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with the ability to efficiently and accurately manage competing priorities and internal and external deadlines
• Positive attitude and dependable team player with strong attention to detail

Interviews will be held ASAP at our clients HQ.

Payroller

Stepps

£34k plus bonus

Hybrid (3 days at home / 2 days in the office)

28 days holiday per year (enhanced pension scheme)

Free Parking

Oliver Smith Recruitment are working in partnership with our key client in Glasgow to appoint an experienced Payroll Assistant on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with a strong understanding of payroll processes and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.

Duties:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing across a varied client portfolio.

• Deliver a high standard of customer service, acting as a key point of contact for client payroll queries.

• Ensure compliance with current payroll legislation, including SSP, SMP, and HMRC processes.

• Liaise directly with clients to ensure accurate and timely payroll submissions.

• Support multi-frequency payrolls and maintain accurate payroll records.

Interviews will be held this week at our clients HQ.

Finance & Payroll Clerk

Permanent Role

£33k

Glasgow (15 minutes from the City)

Start – ASAP

Oliver Smith Recruitment are working exclusively with our key client in Glasgow to hire a permanent Finance & Payroll Clerk.

As a Finance & Payroll Assistant, you will thrive in an exciting, fast-paced work environment. You will be a vital team player in a close-knit group where your expertise and experience are highly valued. This role offers a broad range of responsibilities, including transactional accounting, bank reconciliations, payroll administration, and addressing general queries. It is ideal for individuals with the ambition to grow in a rapidly expanding business.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable, including handling expenses and credit cards.
• Process payroll and ensure accurate data is provided to the payroll bureau.
• Collate data from system – analyse and prepare excel spreadsheets
• 2 payrolls – approx 300 – 350 staff need processed through our clients payroll provider
• Oversee and control the reconciliation process for multiple bank accounts.
• Assist with regular and ad-hoc internal and external reporting.
• Contribute to the annual year-end audit and statutory reporting processes.
• Resolve finance and payroll queries and disputes.
• Provide reliable cover for the finance team as needed

Start Date – ASAP

Finance Assistant

Glasgow

Salary – up to £32k

Monday to Friday

Start – ASAP

Glasgow Southside

Free parking

Oliver Smith Recruitment are working exclusively with our key client in Glasgow to hire a talented Finance Assistant on a permanent basis.

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, has a positive outlook, and embraces challenges with enthusiasm.

Responsibilities:

· Conduct bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial transactions.

· Process purchase orders and invoices, maintaining accurate records of transactions.

· Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, including invoice processing and payment reconciliations.

· Assist in the preparation of financial reports and analysis as required.

· Collaborate with team members to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.

· Provide administrative support to the finance team as needed.

Interviews will be held next week.

Accounts Administrator

£26k – £28k

Start August / September 2025

Glasgow North (5 minutes from the City Centre)

Free Parking

Oliver Smith Recruitment are working in partnership with our key client in Queenslie to hire an Accounts Administrator on a permanent basis.

In this role, the Accounts Administrator will play an integral part in the business’ future success, being tasked with processing invoices, receipts, payments, Credit Control and other financial transactions; working closely with all areas of the business from operations, sales, support to help co-ordinate relevant processes and implement improvements in areas of the business, as well as supporting and assisting the company’s future growth plans.

The ideal Accounts Administrator will have experience in a similar role and be keen and eager to join a large fantastic company.

The Role

• Process invoices, receipts and payments.
• Sales Invoices
• Bank Reconciliations
• Maintain company standards are kept high.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Support and liaise with other areas of the business.

Interviews will be held ASAP.