Accountant

ACCA Careers; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Glasgow seeks an experienced Accountant. This role involves managing a client portfolio, preparing statutory and management accounts, overseeing VAT compliance, and advising clients on software solutions. Ideal candidates will enjoy direct contact with clients and have experience with tools like IRIS, SAGE, or Xero. Competitive salary and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee discount portal

Access to an EAP system

24-hour access to a GP

Green Car Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a client portfolio.
• Ability to work on management and statutory accounts.
• Experience in VAT compliance and advising on software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for a portfolio of clients.
• Prepare statutory and management accounts.
• Oversee VAT compliance and provide client software advice.
• Allocate work and review junior team members' performance.

Skills

Client communication

Statutory accounts preparation

VAT compliance oversight

Software package advising

Tools

IRIS

SAGE

Xero

Job description

Overview

We’re recruiting for an Accountant to join our city centre office. The role would be ideal for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career and assume more responsibility for greater reward.

Responsibilities

• Being the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients
• The preparation of statutory accounts, management accounts and various forecasts
• Overseeing VAT compliance
• Proactively advising clients on the most appropriate in house software packages
• Allocating work to and reviewing the work of junior members of the team
• Taking on ad hoc analysis and project work
• Direct client contact will be a feature of the role so candidates should be comfortable with and enjoy this aspect of work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience using IRIS, SAGE and Xero would be beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Access to an Employee discount portal
• Access to an EAP system
• 24 hour access to a GP
• Access to a Green Car Scheme
• A Cycle to work scheme

Diversity & Inclusion

At bk plus, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We have an authentic focus on inclusion, enabling our people to feel they can bring their whole self to work and ensuring everyone feels supported, respected and confident to make a valuable contribution to our company and to our clients.