Accounts Senior: Client-Advisor & Tax Lead

Sumer; Hawick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative accounting firm in Hawick seeks an Accounts Senior to manage a client portfolio and mentor junior colleagues. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills in accounts, tax, and audit. Responsibilities include building client relationships and overseeing accounts preparation. Join a diverse team that values professional growth and offers a competitive salary, with benefits including 33 days annual leave, pension contributions, and ongoing training support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave

Pension contributions (up to 10%)

Life insurance (4 x annual salary)

Private medical cover

Income protection

Paid volunteering time

Support for CGI qualification

Qualifications

• Experience operating at Controller level.
• Ability to review and coach junior colleagues' work.
• Strong communication skills for client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong and lasting relationships with clients.
• Manage a client portfolio with accurate records.
• Oversee preparation and review of client accounts.

Skills

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 understanding of client business contexts

Organised with the ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities

Job description

An innovative accounting firm in Hawick seeks an Accounts Senior to manage a client portfolio and mentor junior colleagues. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills in accounts, tax, and audit. Responsibilities include building client relationships and overseeing accounts preparation. Join a diverse team that values professional growth and offers a competitive salary, with benefits including 33 days annual leave, pension contributions, and ongoing training support.