Associate

Iconic Resourcing Ltd.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Iconic Resourcing Ltd. is seeking an Accounts Associate for a busy practice in Glasgow. The role offers a clear step into portfolio work across varied client industries and systems, with supportive guidance from senior professionals and structured development opportunities.

You will handle accounts and VAT work, engage with clients and HMRC, and contribute to management information and tax tasks while building your broader accounting skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a practice setting.
• Ambitious to develop a career in practice.
• Organised with good attention to detail.
• Able to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.
• Confident communicating with clients.
• Proficient with Excel.
• Willing to learn and take responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of accounts and financial statements for clients.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and bookkeeping records.
• Interact with clients and HMRC directly as needed.
• Support preparation of management accounts and financial information.
• Perform CGT calculations and tax computations/reports.
• Assist with personal and corporation tax computations and returns.
• Carry out reconciliations and review financial records.
• Support more senior team members.

Skills

Practice experience

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Client communication

Excel proficiency

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing professional qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounts Associate – Practice

Location:Glasgow
Employment:Full-time, permanent

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitiousAssociateto join our clients growing accountancy practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take their next step within practice, gain exposure to a broad range of clients and develop their knowledge in a supportive environment.

You will work closely with experienced professionals, supporting the delivery of a high-quality service to their clients. You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of assignments and industries, gaining a strong understanding of how businesses operate and how finance can support their growth.

What you'll be doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support with the preparation of accounts and financial statements for a range of clients
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns as well as preparing bookkeeping records
• Being confident in dealing directly with clients and HMRC directly
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts and financial information
• Carrying out Capital Gains Tax (CGT) calculations
• Assisting with personal and corporation tax computations and returns.
• Performing reconciliations and reviewing financial records.
• Supporting senior team members.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Has experience within a practice setting.
• Ambitious and motivatedto develop a career within practice.
• Highly organised with good attention to detail.
• Able to manage deadlines and prioritise competing tasks.
• Confident communicating with colleagues and clients.
• Comfortable using Excel and interested in developing their wider technology skills.
• A team player who is willing to learn and take responsibility.
• Professional, approachable and committed to delivering a high standard of work.

Qualifications

Ideally, you will be studying towards, or have an interest in pursuing, a professional accountancy qualification.

We are happy to support the right candidate with their professional development and provide structured training and on-the-job experience.

Why join us?

We want this to be more than just your next job. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work with a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Gain broad exposure to different areas of accountancy.
• Learn directly from experienced professionals.
• Take increasing responsibility as your skills develop.
• Work towards a professional qualification with support from the firm.
• Build strong client-facing and commercial skills.
• Progress your career within a growing practice.
• Be part of a friendly, collaborative team where your contribution is valued.

Interested?

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your accountancy career, work with interesting clients and build your experience within a supportive practice, we'd love to hear from you.