At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare management accounts and support month-end processes for diverse clients.
- Company: Dynamic accounting practice in Scotland with a focus on client relationships.
- Benefits: Structured role with clear progression, professional development support, and varied client exposure.
- Other info: Inclusive team culture welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Take your accounting career to the next level while working towards full qualification.
- Qualifications: Part-qualified accountant with experience in management accounts and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 48000 £ per year.
Location: Scotland
Working pattern: Full-time
About the role
This is a great opportunity for a part-qualified accountant to take the next step in their career within a structured, client-facing practice environment. Sitting above bookkeeping within the delivery team, you'll prepare management accounts for a portfolio of clients, support month-end and year-end processes, and contribute to high-quality financial reporting outputs all while continuing to progress towards full qualification.
What you'll be doing
- Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts for a portfolio of clients to a draft-ready standard, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and variance commentary
- Performing month-end close procedures, including prepayments, accruals, depreciation, and intercompany adjustments
- Reviewing bookkeeping outputs completed by junior team members and providing constructive feedback
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns accurately and in compliance with Making Tax Digital requirements
- Supporting year-end preparation, including schedules and working papers for statutory accounts and audit readiness
- Assisting with new client onboarding, including chart of accounts setup, data migration checks, and Xero configuration
- Liaising directly with clients to explain management accounts outputs, variances, and financial performance
- Maintaining accurate records within Karbon and the team's document management systems
- Actively engaging with training and development activities in support of ongoing qualification progress
What you'll bring
- Minimum five years' experience in an accounting, finance, or practice environment
- Demonstrable experience preparing or contributing to management accounts
- Solid grounding in double-entry accounting, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Working knowledge of VAT, including standard, flat rate, and cash accounting schemes
- Proficiency in Xero; experience with Dext, Karbon, or Silverfin is an advantage
- Currently studying towards AAT Level 4, ACA, or ACCA (part-qualified)
- AAT Level 3 completed or in progress
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied client portfolio to deadline
- Clear, confident communication skills for client-facing work
Desirable
- AAT Level 4 completed or near completion
- ACA/ACCA student registered with a recognised body
- Experience in an outsourced or multi-client environment
- Awareness of FRS 102 reporting requirements
What's on offer
- A structured role with clear progression towards full qualification
- Exposure to a varied client portfolio across a supportive outsourced accounting team
- Active support for your professional development and study
We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Part Qualified Accountant in Woking employer: AMS Group Accountants
Join a dynamic and supportive accounting practice in Scotland, where you can advance your career as a Part Qualified Accountant. With a strong emphasis on professional development, you'll benefit from structured progression towards full qualification while working with a diverse client portfolio. Our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and growth, making it an excellent environment for aspiring accountants to thrive.
