At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients by preparing financial statements and tax returns while maintaining strong communication.
- Company: Thriving independent firm of Accountants and Business Advisors in Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, wellness resources, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal development and participation in wellness initiatives.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact on diverse SME clients.
- Qualifications: 2 years' experience in accounting practice and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Competitive
Want to step into a role where you can make a real impact? Looking to develop your career with an established, growing firm?
We believe that great service comes from great people – where creating a supportive team is essential, and where new colleagues feel valued from day one. Our purpose is to listen, advise and support our clients to achieve their goals. Having talented people on board to deliver a high-quality service is our priority. We nurture and encourage our team in their development, offering training and opportunities to help you build your career.
About the Firm
We are a thriving independent firm of Accountants and Business Advisors operating across Central Scotland. Our team comprises experienced partners and over 100 staff, with expertise across a wide range of accounting and business advisory, insolvency and wealth management services. We are trusted advisors, providing clear insight, digital efficiency and long-term support to our clients. We work with owner-managed businesses, SMEs, large and multi-national businesses, and individuals.
The Team
We nurture talent and offer training and development opportunities to ensure we get the best from our people. Working in smaller teams helps us maintain personal relationships, with our values at the heart of everything we do.
About the Accounts Assistant Role
- Working with a varied range of SME clients
- Preparation of Limited Company, LLP, partnership and sole trader financial statements
- Preparation of management accounts
- Preparation of corporate and personal tax returns
- Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting standards
- Oral and written communication with clients and HMRC
- Liaising with colleagues to provide a co-ordinated service to clients
- Maintaining client contact to deliver a proactive service
About You
- Must have at least 2 years’ experience in an accounting practice preparing FRS102 Section 1A company accounts, partnership and sole trader accounts
- Can be part-qualified or qualified by experience
- Corporation tax and personal tax experience desirable
- Commitment to delivering first-class service that exceeds clients’ expectations
- Ability to work on your own initiative and to deadlines
- Good technical knowledge and IT skills
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Can demonstrate a track record of success working within a team
- Adaptable and organised with a commercial approach
The Benefits
- Competitive, industry-benchmarked salary
- Career development opportunities for motivated individuals
- Workplace Pension and 3 x Life Cover
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including GP24
- Access to a Reward Gateway offering hundreds of high-street discounts
- Access to wellbeing and fitness resources, videos, podcasts and more
- Client referral bonus
- Staff referral bonus
- Regular one-to-one meetings to assist with personal development
- Opportunity to participate in Healthy Working Lives or ESG Groups
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