Experienced Accountant and Team Leader

Location: Falkirk / Cumbernauld area

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 plus performance bonus and benefits, reviewed after 6 months.

Are you an experienced Accountant who enjoys leading people as much as delivering excellent technical work?

Our client is a growing SME accountancy practice with a strong reputation for quality, proactive client service and practical business advice. They are looking for a fully qualified Accountant to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, lead a small team of Junior and Part-qualified Accountants, and help shape the continued growth of the practice.

This is a hands-on senior role with real influence. You will guide clients, support colleagues, improve processes and help business owners gain confidence, clarity and control over their numbers.

What you’ll gain:

A senior role with genuine responsibility and visibility.
Ownership of a high-quality SME client portfolio.
The chance to lead, mentor and develop a small team.
A varied mix of accounts, tax, payroll, advisory and client relationship work.
Flexible and hybrid working options where practical.
Ongoing CPD and professional development.
Performance bonus potential and benefits.
A supportive, collaborative team culture where your contribution is valued.
Long-term progression within a growing, values-led practice.

What you’ll be doing:

Leading and developing Junior and Part-qualified Accountants.
Reviewing and finalising statutory accounts and management accounts.
Overseeing accounts, corporation tax, personal tax and VAT work.
Taking day-to-day responsibility for payroll delivery and related administration matters.
Managing client payroll processes, including PAYE, NIC, RTI, CIS, P11Ds and related queries.
Supporting the team with payroll deadlines, accuracy, workflow and client communication.
Acting as a trusted Adviser and main point of contact for clients.
Helping business owners understand their financial performance and make better decisions.
Managing workflow, deadlines and quality standards across accounts, tax, payroll and administration.
Improving systems, processes and ways of working.
Contributing to wider practice development and future growth.

What you’ll need:

CA, ACCA, ICAS, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
Strong experience in accountancy practice or a similar client-facing accounting role – at least 3 years previous experience.
Experience reviewing and finalising statutory accounts and management accounts.
Good working knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and SME tax matters.
Practical payroll experience, including PAYE, NIC and related client payroll matters.
Experience supervising, mentoring or leading others.
Confidence managing client relationships directly.
Strong accounting software, Excel and digital systems experience.
A friendly, professional and approachable manner.

This role will suit a Senior Accountant ready for a clearer leadership path, or an existing team leader looking for more influence, variety and meaningful client relationships. You will be joining a practice that values high standards, strong relationships and people who want to help others succeed.

To apply, please submit your CV and complete a short online recruitment process. It should take around 10 minutes and is designed to help both you and our client understand whether the role, expectations and culture are likely to be a strong mutual fit.

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