Accounts Senior

Pertemps Glasgow Perms; Scotland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Workplace pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Employee discounts

Wellbeing resources

Wellbeing initiatives

Performance reviews

Career progression

Environmental initiatives

Job summary

Pertemps Glasgow Perms is seeking an Accounts Senior for a well-established accountancy practice in Dunfermline. You will manage client portfolios, prepare accounts and tax computations, and support growth while delivering high-quality client services.

The role offers a supportive team, professional development, and opportunities to work with a varied client base across accounting and taxation matters.

Qualifications

• Newly or recently qualified accountant status or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts for sole traders and limited companies (FRS 102).
• Good working knowledge of personal and corporation tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and build relationships with new and existing clients.
• Prepare annual accounts for various business structures.
• Produce management accounts and financial information to support client decisions.
• Prepare personal and corporation tax computations and related documents.
• Communicate with clients, HMRC and other parties on accounting matters.
• Keep up to date with accounting standards, tax legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues and senior team members for efficient service.
• Support managers and seniors with additional client assignments as required.

Skills

Client relationships

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT skills

Time management

Initiative

Client-focused

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Pertemps is currently recruiting for an Accounts Senior on behalf of a well-established accountancy practice based in Dunfermline. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly or recently qualified accountant to join a supportive team that values professional development, collaborative working and the delivery of high-quality client services.

The successful candidate will work with a varied portfolio of clients, gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting and taxation matters while playing an important role in supporting the continued growth of the practice.

As Accounts Senior, you will manage a portfolio of clients and provide a range of accounting and taxation services, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently and to the required professional standards.

Key responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of small and medium-sized business clients, including developing relationships with new and existing clients.
• Building strong client relationships and providing a responsive, proactive service.
• Preparing annual accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Producing management accounts and relevant financial information to support clients' business decisions.
• Preparing personal and corporation tax computations and associated documentation.
• Communicating with clients, HMRC and other relevant parties on accounting and taxation matters.
• Keeping up to date with changes to accounting standards, tax legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Working closely with colleagues and senior team members to ensure a consistent and efficient service.
• Supporting managers and senior colleagues with additional client assignments and ad hoc work as required.

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates who have a solid grounding in practice accounting and are looking to take the next step in their career.

Ideally, you will have:

• Newly qualified or recently qualified accountant status, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least three years' experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts for sole traders and limited companies, including work under FRS 102.
• A good working knowledge of personal and corporation tax.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• The confidence to work independently, use your initiative and take responsibility for your workload.
• Good IT skills and the ability to learn and adapt to accounting software and digital systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and client-focused approach.

What's on Offer?

The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive working environment and a package designed to encourage both professional and personal development.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and market rates.
• Opportunities for ongoing training, professional development and career progression.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Life assurance providing cover equivalent to three times salary.
• Employee assistance programme, including access to a GP service.
• Employee discounts through a dedicated rewards and benefits platform.
• Access to wellbeing resources and fitness-related support.
• Client introduction and employee referral incentive schemes.
• Regular one-to-one reviews to support performance, development and career goals.
• Opportunities to get involved in workplace wellbeing and environmental initiatives.