We are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Manager or Assistant Manager in our Edinburgh office who will be dealing predominantly with owner managed businesses and clients across a range of sectors.
This is a client facing, fast paced role which includes advisory elements and often deals with high-net worth clients.
The work is varied and ranges from typical year end compliance through to ad-hoc advisory and project work. The client base is a mix of sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, limited liability partnerships, trusts and smaller private charities.
The role is permanent and would suit an CA/ACCA qualified accountant who is seeking to consolidate their knowledge of accounts, compliance and trusts, and take it to the next level by building on their advisory, client management and supervisory skills.
You would be responsible for working on a variety of clients’ affairs, and the role would include (but is not limited to) the following key elements, within agreed deadlines:
Supervising the preparation of year-end financial statements
High level reviews of management accounts and VAT returns
Taking ownership of ad-hoc advisory projects
Work planning and annual timetabling, ensuring that internal timetables are met by junior team
Financial management
Cross-departmental communication (liaising with tax and audit teams)
Supervising the coaching and development of qualified staff and trainees
Building and maintaining client relationships
The Office
Our Edinburgh office is home to 6 partners and over 70 staff. Our modern, purpose-built office space in Haymarket Square, which recently opened in 2024, is within walking distance of the city centre with easy access to bus, tram and national rail services.
You
Preferably CA /ACCA qualified and a number of years’ experience of working in practice.
Strong numeracy and analytical skills, along with the ability to learn quickly.
A good knowledge of Excel and Word is essential.
A good understanding of MTD bookkeeping software’s, such as Xero.
Understanding of other accounting systems would be helpful but is not an essential requirement
Self-motivated and pro-active, with the ability to organise your own workload.
Display a flexible, professional approach and have the confidence and ability to communicate effectively with managers, partners and clients.
Natural team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude and excellent eye for detail.
Reward and Benefits
A 35 hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (our core hours are 10-4)
Excellent benefits including; contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies,
Eligibility for the firm’s Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us. With our ED&I strategy, Everyone Belongs, we are building on our positive work culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and strengthen our equitable culture of inclusion, led from the top.
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This is a client facing, fast paced role which includes advisory elements and often deals with high-net worth clients.
The work is varied and ranges from typical year end compliance through to ad-hoc advisory and project work. The client base is a mix of sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, limited liability partnerships, trusts and smaller private charities.
The role is permanent and would suit an CA/ACCA qualified accountant who is seeking to consolidate their knowledge of accounts, compliance and trusts, and take it to the next level by building on their advisory, client management and supervisory skills.
You would be responsible for working on a variety of clients’ affairs, and the role would include (but is not limited to) the following key elements, within agreed deadlines:
Supervising the preparation of year-end financial statements
High level reviews of management accounts and VAT returns
Taking ownership of ad-hoc advisory projects
Work planning and annual timetabling, ensuring that internal timetables are met by junior team
Financial management
Cross-departmental communication (liaising with tax and audit teams)
Supervising the coaching and development of qualified staff and trainees
Building and maintaining client relationships
The Office
Our Edinburgh office is home to 6 partners and over 70 staff. Our modern, purpose-built office space in Haymarket Square, which recently opened in 2024, is within walking distance of the city centre with easy access to bus, tram and national rail services.
You
Preferably CA /ACCA qualified and a number of years’ experience of working in practice.
Strong numeracy and analytical skills, along with the ability to learn quickly.
A good knowledge of Excel and Word is essential.
A good understanding of MTD bookkeeping software’s, such as Xero.
Understanding of other accounting systems would be helpful but is not an essential requirement
Self-motivated and pro-active, with the ability to organise your own workload.
Display a flexible, professional approach and have the confidence and ability to communicate effectively with managers, partners and clients.
Natural team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude and excellent eye for detail.
Reward and Benefits
A 35 hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (our core hours are 10-4)
Excellent benefits including; contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies,
Eligibility for the firm’s Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us. With our ED&I strategy, Everyone Belongs, we are building on our positive work culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and strengthen our equitable culture of inclusion, led from the top.
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