Accounts Senior

Puro Associates; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Pension and life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Referral schemes

One-to-one development meetings

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training

Job summary

Puro Associates is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior in Dunfermline for a full-time, hybrid role after probation. You will prepare year-end statutory and management accounts for SME clients, handle VAT returns, and support day-to-day accounting alongside tax compliance. A strong client-focused, detail-oriented practitioner is ideal.

The firm offers development opportunities, a supportive team, and ongoing professional training within a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong accounts preparation knowledge and general practice work.
• ACA/ACCA qualification path or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for SME clients.
• Preparing management accounts and financial information.
• Completing VAT returns and related compliance work.
• Supporting clients with day-to-day accounting and financial matters.
• Assisting with personal and corporation tax compliance.
• Reviewing accounts prepared by junior team members.
• Building long-term client relationships and identifying advisory opportunities.
• Supporting more complex accounts and development of junior staff.

Skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Part-qualified

Job description

Accounts Senior – Accountancy Practice

Location: Dunfermline

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid available following successful completion of probation.

Salary: £34,000-£38,000

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Workplace pension and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits
• Client and staff referral schemes
• Regular one-to-one development meetings
• Supportive, team-focused working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development

Are you an experienced Accounts Senior looking to take the next step with an established and growing accountancy practice? Our client is an independent, forward-thinking firm with a strong reputation for providing high-quality accountancy and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of businesses and individuals. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Senior to join a supportive team, take ownership of a varied client portfolio and continue developing their technical and commercial skills.

The Role

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for a range of SME clients
• Preparing management accounts and financial information
• Completing VAT returns and other associated compliance work
• Supporting clients with day-to-day accounting and financial matters
• Assisting with personal and corporation tax compliance
• Reviewing accounts prepared by junior members of the team
• Building strong, long-term relationships with clients
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional advice and support
• Assisting with more complex accounts and advisory assignments
• Supporting and developing junior members of the team

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within an accountancy practice and be comfortable managing a varied portfolio of clients. You will ideally be ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified, or have equivalent practical experience, with a strong understanding of accounts preparation and general practice work. We're looking for someone who is:

• Technically strong with excellent attention to detail
• Confident dealing directly with clients
• Commercially aware and solutions-focused
• Organised and able to manage competing deadlines
• Keen to develop their career within practice
• A supportive team player who enjoys sharing knowledge
• Comfortable working independently while knowing when to ask for support

Why Join?

You'll be joining an established practice where people genuinely matter. The firm offers a collaborative working environment, varied client exposure and the opportunity to develop your career within a business that takes a long-term approach to both its clients and its people.

Our Client's Values

At the heart of the firm is a simple philosophy: to listen, advise and support clients to achieve their goals. They believe great service comes from great people, and creating a supportive team is an important part of that. New colleagues are welcomed, valued and given the opportunity to develop and make a genuine contribution. The firm combines technical expertise with a practical, personal approach, working closely with clients to understand what matters to them and provide advice that genuinely adds value. If you're looking for a practice where you'll be trusted with clients, supported by your colleagues and given room to progress, this could be an excellent next step.