Accounts Senior: Lead Controller & Client Advisory

EQ; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Learning opportunities

Clear progression path

Family-friendly policies

Holidays

Volunteer time

Job summary

EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group, is seeking an Accounts Senior to operate at Controller level, owning technical delivery and guiding junior team members. You will be a key client contact, ensuring high-quality work across accounts and tax, while coaching others and contributing to advisory projects.

You will develop trusted client relationships, manage portfolios, plan tax engagements, and review accounts, providing strategic input and delivering an excellent service.

Qualifications

• Full or part qualified (ACCA, ICAS or equivalent) or qualified by experience.
• Strong technical grounding across accounts, tax and audit.
• Proficient with accounting, tax and audit systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong, lasting client relationships and act as trusted advisor.
• Manage a client portfolio with up-to-date records and deliverables.
• Plan and manage tax engagements with strategic input and review junior work.
• Oversee preparation and review of client accounts to support decision-making.
• Coach and supervise junior colleagues to ensure quality and growth.
• Balance workload and deadlines to deliver exceptional service.

Skills

ACCA/ICAS or equivalent

Accounts/tax/audit knowledge

Accounting software proficiency

Client relationship focus

Organisational multi-tasking

Education

ACCA/ICAS or equivalent

Tools

Accounting, tax & audit systems

Job description

EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group, is seeking an Accounts Senior to operate at Controller level, owning technical delivery and guiding junior team members. You will be a key client contact, ensuring high-quality work across accounts and tax, while coaching others and contributing to advisory projects.

You will develop trusted client relationships, manage portfolios, plan tax engagements, and review accounts, providing strategic input and delivering an excellent service.