Payroll Administrator

Glasgow Southside

£28k – £32k

Temporary Role – could go permanent

Free Parking – interviews next week

Oliver Smith Recruitment are working in partnership with our key client in the Glasgow Southside to hire a Payroll Administrator on a temporary to permanent contract.

This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, has strong administrative skills, and a passion for payroll (min 6 months experience).

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records, including invoicing, payroll processing, and budget tracking
• Process weekly and monthly payroll
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and statements
• Handle banking transactions and reconcile accounts
• Coordinate with suppliers
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies

Interviews will be held next week – only candidates with payroll experience will be considered for this position.

Credit Control

Salary up to £27500

Glasgow City Centre

Start Date – August 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 Assistant

Salary up to £32k

Glasgow North

Permanent Role

Immediate Start

Oliver Smith Recruitment are working in partnership with our key client in the Glasgow North to hire a Finance Assistant specialist on a permanent basis.

Your new role:

You will be supporting the Finance Manager updating cashflows, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, Intercompany accounts, supporting the month end process, accruals & prepayments, posting journals and complex reconciliations. You will be working in a vibrant and upbeat team and be a key member of the finance function.

What you’ll need to succeed:

You need to be able to demonstrate delivery of Accounts Payable and Accounts receivable, complex reconciliations, intercompany accounts across 5 entities, accruals & prepayments, posting journals and have excellent customer service for internal and external stakeholders. You will be a proactive team member and be keen to join a vibrant organisation.

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

Finance Administrator

Salary – £25k – £27k

East Kilbride

Permanent Role

Free Parking

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

Duties will include:

• Assist the Managers with ad-hoc administrative duties
• Assist in the creation of presentations, documents, spreadsheets, and reports when necessary
• Project management support
• Purchase Ledger
• Credit Control
• Supporting with the launch of new contracts in line with agreed processes
• Data extraction and entry into our computer databases
• Update and maintain internal systems and records
• Responding to financial and operational queries diligently and professionally
• Maintain and update sales and customer records
• Develop weekly and monthly sales reports

Interviews will be held ASAP.

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.

Financial Accountant

Salary up to £55k

Glasgow North

Permanent

Free Parking

Interviews will be held next week at our clients HQ

Oliver Smith Recruitment are working with a leading FMCG business in Glasgow who are seeking a Financial Accountant to focus on consolidations within their high-performing finance team.

This role is ideal for a practice-trained, qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) looking to bring their technical expertise into an exciting and fast-paced industry setting.

The Role:

As the Financial Accountant – Consolidations Focus, you will play a pivotal role in managing group consolidations and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage group consolidations for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS) across all reporting.
• Support the statutory reporting process, liaising with external auditors.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Provide technical accounting advice to the finance team and wider business.
• Continuously seek opportunities to streamline and improve the consolidation process.

About You:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA) with a practice-trained background (Big 4 or Top 10 preferred).
• Strong technical knowledge of consolidations and statutory reporting.
• Experience with UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Interviews will be held ASAP at our clients HQ.

Senior Management Accountant

Salary up to £55k

Hybrid – 3 days in the office / 2 days at home

Glasgow North (free parking)

Oliver Smith Recruitment have just partnered exclusively with a fantastic global international business to support their search for a new Management Accountant.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Qualified Accountant who is now looking to take the next step of their career.

This is a newly created position as a result of the continuous growth of the business, and you will be reporting directly into the Financial Controller.

Duties:

• Prepare monthly management reports for the business along with supporting analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Produce monthly board report, including commentaries to explain variances to budget/forecast.
• Calculate and process all monthly journals, including accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
• Reconcile intercompany balances, ensuring any differences are investigated and resolved.
• Complete the year end close and reconciliation process.
• Assist the Finance team in the review and consolidation of the groups budget/forecast.
• Support Head of Finance and wider UK Finance team on ad hoc projects and finance requests.

Interviews will be held next week.

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.

Senior Finance Officer

Salary up to £39k

Glasgow City Centre

Permanent Role

Hybrid

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

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

Some key responsibilities include:

• Preparing accurate weekly payment runs using online banking software
• Managing the purchase ledger, including invoices, supplier setup, account coding, and purchase order matching, while resolving supplier issues.
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Managing the finance team inbox
• Adhering to the organisation’s financial policies and assist other departments in doing the same

Interviews will be held ASAP

Accounts Assistant

Glasgow North

£27k

Free Parking

Interviews will be held ASAP at our clients HQ.

An excellent opportunity has arisen within a leading global international business based in Robroyston to recruit a permanent Accounts Assistant.

This company have experienced a significant period of growth over the last 12 months making it an exciting time to join the business.

Duties:

• Preparing and raising sales invoices/credit notes
• Uploading invoices to portals as well as emailing to clients
• Managing Accounts Payable invoices including supplier statement reconciliations
• Posting of purchase invoices to accounting system to complete supplier statement reconciliations
• Weekly bank reconciliation for all bank accounts
• Cash posting of sundry payments
• Company credit card reconciliation and posting of monthly journal
• Reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts on a periodic basis
• Assisting the finance team where necessary
• Manual filing of invoices
• Assisting with annual audit

Interviews will be held ASAP at our clients HQ.