Accounts Senior

EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group; Kelso; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group, Kelso, is seeking an Accounts Senior to operate at controller level. You will own technical delivery, guide junior team members and support clients with confidence, acting as a key contact while ensuring high-quality work across accounts and tax.

You'll review and coach junior colleagues, contribute to advisory projects and help build trusted client relationships, delivering an exceptional service in a busy practice environment.

Qualifications

• Fully or partly qualified with ACCA, ICAS or an equivalent credential.
• Solid technical grounding across accounts, tax, and audit.
• Experience using accounting and tax software to prepare client work.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong and lasting relationships with clients, understanding their needs and becoming a trusted advisor
• Manage a client portfolio, ensuring accurate and up to date records
• Plan and manage tax engagements, providing strategic advice and review junior colleagues work
• Oversee the preparation and review of client accounts, support client decision-making and contribute to advisory work as needed
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, ensuring quality and fostering growth through sound knowledge sharing and hands-on support
• Manage your workload and deadlines effectively while ensuring deliver of an exceptional service

Skills

Client relationship skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Full or part qualified (ACCA, ICAS or equivalent)

Tools

Accounting software & tax systems

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,

Department: Accounting

Location: Kelso

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.

We’re looking for an Accounts Senior to operate at Controller level, taking ownership of technical delivery, guiding junior team members and supporting clients with confidence. You’ll act as a key point of contact for clients, while ensuring high quality, technically sound work is delivered across accounts and tax. You’ll 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

• Develop strong and lasting relationships with clients, understanding their needs and becoming a trusted advisor
• Manage a client portfolio, ensuring accurate and up to date records
• Plan and manage tax engagements, providing strategic advice and review junior colleagues work
• Oversee the preparation and review of client accounts, support client decision-making and contribute to advisory work as needed
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, ensuring quality and fostering growth through sound knowledge sharing and hands-on support
• Manage your workload and deadlines effectively while ensuring deliver of an exceptional service

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Full or part qualified (ACCA, ICAS or equivalent)
• Strong technical groundings across accounts, tax and audit
• Proficient with accounting, tax and audit systems
• Commercially minded with clear understand of client business contexts
• Organised with the ability to balance multiple tasks 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.