Accounts Senior

EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group; Forfar; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group, is seeking an Accounts Senior to operate at a Controller level in Forfar, with a strong agricultural focus. You will own technical delivery, coach juniors and build trusted client relationships across farming and rural businesses.

Join a growing team in a supportive environment that values professional development, mentorship, and clear progression paths, while delivering high-quality accounts and tax work for a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACCA/ACA or equivalent.
• Experience in agricultural or rural accounting desirable.
• Strong technical grounding across accounts and tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring records are accurate, compliant and up to date
• Develop strong and lasting relationships with farming and rural business clients, gaining a deep understanding of their operations and becoming a trusted agricultural advisor
• Plan and manage tax engagements with a focus on tax reliefs (e.g. BPR, APR, VAT schemes) and provide strategic advice
• Oversee the preparation and review of accounts, supporting clients with decision-making around profitability, succession, diversification and investment
• Contribute to wider advisory work, including business planning, restructuring, grant support and succession planning
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and ensuring high-quality delivery through practical, hands-on support
• Effectively manage workloads and deadlines, consistently delivering an exceptional client service

Skills

Accounts and tax knowledge

Agricultural/rural accounting

Client relationship management

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

CCH

Xero

SAGE

Job description

Description

At EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group (one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy practices), we know our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're not just colleagues - we're a community. Our ethos, With You, means when our team thrives, our clients do too. We're committed to creating an environment where you can grow professionally and personally, with access to mentorship, learning opportunities, and a clear path for progression.

Department: Accounting

Location: Forfar

Role Overview

We are looking for an Accounts Senior to operate at a Controller level within our team. As one of the leading agricultural accountants in Scotland you will be working with a client portfolio which will have an agricultural and rural focus, taking ownership of technical delivery, guiding junior team members and supporting clients with confidence. You will act as a key point of contact for clients, while ensuring high quality, technically sound work is delivered across accounts and tax. You will review and coach the work of junior colleagues, contribute to advisory projects and play an important part of building trusted relationships with our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring records are accurate, compliant and up to date
• Develop strong and lasting relationships with farming and rural business clients, gaining a deep understanding of their operations and becoming a trusted agricultural advisor
• Plan and manage tax engagements with a focus on tax reliefs (e.g. BPR, APR, VAT schemes) and provide strategic advice
• Oversee the preparation and review of accounts, supporting clients with decision-making around profitability, succession, diversification and investment
• Contribute to wider advisory work, including business planning, restructuring, grant support and succession planning
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and ensuring high-quality delivery through practical, hands-on support
• Effectively manage workloads and deadlines, consistently delivering an exceptional client service

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Fully qualified (ACCA/ACA or equivalent)
• Experience in agricultural or rural accounting desirable
• Strong technical groundings across accounts and tax
• Proficient with accounting and tax systems such as CCH, Xero, SAGE, etc.
• Commercially minded ideally with a clear understanding of farming and rural business models, cashflow cycles and risk factors
• Highly organised, with the ability to balance multiple clients and priorities

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we know everyone's journey is different. That's why we're committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

We know diverse teams make us stronger. That's why we're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.