Accounts Supervisor

Pertemps Glasgow Perms; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid and flexible working

Workplace pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Employee discounts

Wellbeing resources

Referral incentives

Performance reviews

Employee-led initiatives

Job summary

Pertemps is working with an established accountancy practice in Edinburgh to recruit an Accounts Supervisor. This role offers a varied workload, exposure to diverse sectors and the opportunity to develop supervisory skills within a supportive environment.

As Accounts Supervisor, you will oversee client accounts, deliver accounting and taxation services, and mentor junior accountants while liaising with clients and HMRC. A strong technical foundation and client-facing experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Near-qualified or newly qualified with ACCA, ICAS or ICAEW, or working towards an equivalent professional qualification.
• At least three years' experience within an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts for sole traders and limited companies, including FRS 102 and FRS 102 Section 1A.
• Ability to work directly with clients from a variety of industries and business backgrounds.
• Strong technical accounting skills and a sound understanding of personal and corporation tax.
• The confidence to review work, identify areas for improvement and provide helpful feedback to colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines within budgets.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining consistently high standards.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to work effectively with accounting software and digital systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach, with an interest in supporting the development of junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Managing a small portfolio of small and medium-sized business clients, ensuring assignments are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Maintaining regular contact with clients and developing strong, professional working relationships.
• Preparing annual accounts for limited companies, limited liability partnerships, partnerships and sole traders.
• Producing management accounts and other financial reports to meet client requirements.
• Preparing personal and corporation tax computations and supporting documentation.
• Reviewing work completed by junior team members and trainees, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Supporting the training, supervision and ongoing development of students and less experienced colleagues.
• Assisting management with additional client assignments and accounting-related projects as required.
• Liaising with clients, HMRC and other relevant parties on financial and taxation matters.
• Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of accounting standards, tax legislation and relevant professional requirements.
• Helping ensure client work is delivered efficiently, accurately and within agreed budgets.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Collaborative approach

Education

ACCA/ICAS/ICAEW qualification route

Job description

Pertemps is working with an established accountancy practice in Edinburgh to recruit an Accounts Supervisor. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join a professional team, manage a portfolio of clients and play an active role in reviewing work and mentoring developing accountants.

The position offers a varied workload, exposure to businesses across different sectors and the opportunity to develop your supervisory skills within a supportive working environment.

The Role

As Accounts Supervisor, you will oversee a portfolio of business clients, contribute to the delivery of accounting and taxation services, and help maintain high standards of work across the team.

• Managing a small portfolio of small and medium-sized business clients, ensuring assignments are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Maintaining regular contact with clients and developing strong, professional working relationships.
• Preparing annual accounts for limited companies, limited liability partnerships, partnerships and sole traders.
• Producing management accounts and other financial reports to meet client requirements.
• Preparing personal and corporation tax computations and supporting documentation.
• Reviewing work completed by junior team members and trainees, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Supporting the training, supervision and ongoing development of students and less experienced colleagues.
• Assisting management with additional client assignments and accounting-related projects as required.
• Liaising with clients, HMRC and other relevant parties on financial and taxation matters.
• Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of accounting standards, tax legislation and relevant professional requirements.
• Helping ensure client work is delivered efficiently, accurately and within agreed budgets.

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong foundation in practice accounting who is ready to take on a broader role involving client management, work review and team support.

• Near-qualified or newly qualified status with ACCA, ICAS or ICAEW, or be working towards an equivalent professional qualification.
• At least three years' experience within an accountancy practice.
• Practical experience preparing accounts for sole traders and limited companies, including FRS 102 and FRS 102 Section 1A.
• The ability to work directly with clients from a variety of industries and business backgrounds.
• Strong technical accounting skills and a sound understanding of personal and corporation tax.
• The confidence to review work, identify areas for improvement and provide helpful feedback to colleagues.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines within agreed budgets.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining consistently high standards.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to work effectively with accounting software and digital systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach, with an interest in supporting the development of junior team members.

What's on Offer?

The successful candidate will receive a competitive package, alongside opportunities to develop professionally and contribute to a collaborative working environment.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available following successful completion of the probationary period.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Life assurance providing cover equivalent to three times salary.
• Employee assistance programme, including access to a GP service.
• Employee discounts across a broad range of retailers and services.
• Access to wellbeing resources and fitness-related support.
• Incentive schemes for client introductions and employee referrals.
• Regular one-to-one meetings to support performance, career development and progression.
• Opportunities to participate in employee-led wellbeing and environmental initiatives.