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Accountant (Practice)

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Accountant, (Practice)

£40,000 – £50,000 + benefits

Hybrid working, 4 days in office, 1 work at home.

Flexible start / finish times may be possible by agreement.

The Opportunity

We are working with a growing and well regarded accountancy firm with multiple regional offices across Scotland.

Due to continued growth driven by strong client retention, new business wins, and strategic acquisitions, the firm wishes to appoint an experienced Accountant.

The client base includes owner-managed businesses, SMBs, micro-entities, and not-for-profits.

About You

Important – Please Read Before Applying

  • You currently live within daily commuting distance of Aberdeen (essential)
  • Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship, transfer, or support available for this job)
  • ACA / ACCA qualified (or UK-recognised equivalent) or QBE/time-barred with significant UK Practice experience
  • Current or recent experience of working in a UK accountancy practice environment, preferably small/mid-tier
  • Probably 5 years' + Practice experience
  • Proven experience preparing accounts, including FRS102 and FRS105 statutory accounts
  • Demonstrable experience of managing own portfolio of SMB clients
  • Comfortable managing client relationships directly, including face to face meetings
  • Experience of supervising and mentoring less experienced colleagues
  • Experience with Sage and/or Xero
  • Knowledge of the Scottish SMB market would be advantageous

We regret that applications that do not meet the above criteria will not be progressed.

The Role

You will manage a portfolio of clients, delivering a mix of accountancy, compliance and advisory business support, including:

  • Preparation of statutory accounts (including FRS102 / FRS105)
  • Management accounts (monthly/quarterly)
  • Corporation tax (CT600, filings)
  • VAT returns and submissions
  • Client advisory and regular client meetings
  • HMRC liaison (queries, payments, registrations etc)
  • Overseeing payroll activity and liaising with the payroll team
  • Supporting proposals and new business opportunities

You will also have the chance to coach and mentor junior team members and contribute to the firm’s continued growth.

Package

£40,000 – £50,000

Benefits package

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