Overview
In this role you will manage a varied client portfolio, preparing accounts and tax work while supporting junior staff. You will deliver high-quality accounting, tax and compliance services and build trusted client relationships. You’ll work across accounts, tax and advisory tasks, using technology to improve workflows. This is a hands-on opportunity to take ownership, develop technical and client-management skills, and contribute to a collaborative practice. You will engage with clients directly, stay up-to-date on accounting standards, and help drive department improvements.
Pay / Benefits
- Private medical cover for all staff
- Death in service cover equal to four times salary
- 31 days annual leave
- Birthday off in addition to annual holiday
- Subsidised sports and social club
- Flexi Friday option for full-time employees
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
- Prepare corporation tax computations and returns
- Prepare personal tax returns and related compliance
- Manage workloads to meet budgets and deadlines
- Identify and resolve accounting, tax and record-keeping issues
- Liaise with clients to obtain information and explain technical matters
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Maintain accurate working papers and clear review points
- Coach and review work of junior staff
- Keep up to date with accounting standards, tax legislation and professional guidance
- Collaborate with accounts, tax and other service lines
- Use cloud bookkeeping and accounts production software effectively
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows and efficiency
Key requirements
- Recognised accountancy qualification such as ICAS, ACCA or equivalent
- Part-qualified or qualified-by-experience with relevant practice experience
- Strong technical knowledge across accounts preparation, corporation tax, personal tax and VAT compliance
- Ability to manage assignments from start to finish with limited supervision
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Good commercial awareness and understanding of budgets and efficiency
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident in dealing directly with clients and building professional relationships
- Proactive approach with ability to identify issues and offer practical solutions
- Experience coaching or reviewing junior staff
- Strong IT skills (Microsoft Excel and Word)
- Experience using cloud accounting (e.g., Xero)
- Knowledge of IRIS or similar accounts production/tax software advantageous
- strong communication
- client management
- proactivity
- accounts preparation
- corporation tax
- personal tax
Accountant in Grangemouth employer: Search Consultancy
Search Consultancy is an excellent employer, offering competitive hourly rates and weekly pay for the Finishing Groundworker role in Cheadle. Our work culture prioritises safety and collaboration, ensuring that employees thrive in a supportive environment while contributing to high-quality projects. With ongoing work opportunities and a commitment to employee growth, we provide a rewarding experience for those looking to advance their careers in construction.
