Business Services Senior

Armstrong Watson LLP; Dumfries; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme

Competitive Annual Leave entitlement

Health Shield Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid professional membership fees

Job summary

Armstrong Watson LLP seeks a Business Services Senior for their Dumfries office. The role involves preparing draft financial statements, VAT returns, and management accounts, with a primary focus on delivering exceptional client service.

Candidates should possess relevant qualifications like AAT or ACCA and be team players capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment. A competitive salary and extensive benefits such as a pension scheme, paid professional membership fees, and a Smart Working Policy are included.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience in an accounting capacity at an accountancy practice.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete draft financial statements for review.
• Prepare VAT returns, bookkeeping assignments, and management accounts.
• Assist with filing financial statements and corporate tax returns.

Skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

AAT, ICAS, ACCA or ACA qualification

Qualified by Experience

Job description

Business Services Senior

Department: Business Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dumfries

Description

Armstrong Watson is on a journey to more than double our turnover by 2030, through disciplined organic growth, the attraction of outstanding talent, and the selective acquisition of like‑minded firms.

Our ambition is clear and openly bold. Growth alone is not the goal. Reputation is. And reputation is earned, not inherited.

To become the most respected adviser to privately owned businesses in the North and the UK – the firm that business owners talk about, and the firm that lawyers and bankers recommend without hesitation.

We are building the best Accounting and Financial Advisory firm to operate not just in the North but across the UK. Exceptional service, deep expertise, trusted relationships, and absolute reliability define everything we do. We exist to help our clients achieve prosperity, a secure future, and peace of mind.

We are looking for people who want more than the next job: standards and professionalism; doing work they are proud to put their name to; building long‑term client relationships; being part of a firm with real momentum and intent.

What you will find here: a firm with clear direction and momentum; clients who value advice and relationships; colleagues who care about doing things properly; a culture built on Passion, Trust, Humanity and Honesty; and genuine opportunity to shape your career as the firm grows.

The Role

We are now recruiting for a Business Services Senior to join our Dumfries office and the wider Business Services Service Line.

The main elements of this role will include:

• Completing draft financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and companies ready for review by a Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager.
• Completing draft business tax computations ready for review by a Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager.
• Preparing VAT returns, bookkeeping assignments and management accounts for clients.
• Assisting with the filing of financial statements and corporate tax returns.
• Raising appropriate queries for the Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager.

Please note that we will be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy.

The Candidate

In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:

• A Full UK Driving Licence.
• Either an AAT, ICAS, ACCA or ACA qualification (or be “Qualified by Experience”).
• Experience of working in an accounting capacity at an accountancy practice.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment.
• A dedicated team player, and willing to assist colleagues in the team where possible.
• Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Able to use initiative and have great organisation / problem solving skills.
• Keen to become part of a dynamic team.

The Benefits

In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development, we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:

• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection.
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year.
• Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working.
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment).
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health).
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests.
• Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client).
• Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral.
• Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials.
• Paid professional membership fees.

In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.

When you’re with us… we’re with you.