Assistant Accountant
Date: Jun 10, 2026
Location: Glasgow, GB, G2 6SE
Company: sthreemana
SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets: Recruiting highly skilled professionals and discovering life-changing jobs for the unsung heroes who will positively shape our future. Elevating expertise and energising progress for everyone.
Operating through a global house of specialist recruitment brands we know how to achieve the goals of STEM professionals seeking both permanent and contract work and understand the organisations who need them. The world is changing. And the people who change the world work with us.
Role overview
📍 Glasgow | Hybrid Working
🕒 Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
💰 £30,000 – £33,000 per annum
💼 Finance Operations
We’re looking for a motivated Assistant Accountant to join our Management Accounts team in Glasgow. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality financial reporting and insight to support business performance in a fast-paced, global STEM talent organisation.
You’ll gain strong exposure to month-end processes, financial analysis, and stakeholder collaboration, making this an excellent opportunity for someone progressing towards a professional accounting qualification.
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 40 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 do
- Month-end journals (accruals, prepayments, payroll)
- Balance sheet reconciliations & variance analysis
- Produce clear, insightful financial commentary
- Partner with stakeholders to investigate and resolve issues
- Support audit processes and maintain strong financial controls
What we're looking for
- Experience in financial or management accounting
- Studying towards ACCA / CIMA / ACA (or equivalent)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to produce clear financial commentary
- Good communication skills with non-finance stakeholders
- Intermediate Excel skills (advanced desirable)
- Experience with SAP or Dynamics 365 (nice to have)
- Detail-oriented, organised, and able to prioritise independently
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.
- Discounted dental insurance, and health cashback scheme.
- Paid volunteering days and caregiver leave.
- Access to retail discounts and our company share scheme.
Why join
- Exposure to a global finance environment
- Strong development opportunities within a growing business
- Collaborative and high-performing team
- Clear pathway for progression toward full qualification
What we stand for...
We're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected.
We create community and deliver change that transforms the future for everyone. With this in mind, we're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from everyone. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application and through the hiring process, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.
