Accountant (Practice)

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.

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 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.