Business Services Senior

Crowe Watson Recruitment; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Company pension

And much more!

Job summary

Crowe Watson Recruitment is representing a leading Chartered Accountants firm in Dumfries, seeking an ACA or ACCA qualified (or part-qualified) Business Services Senior to take ownership of accounts across a varied client portfolio.

You will prepare and review accounts for sole traders, partnerships and companies, mentor juniors, support tax returns, and assist managers on complex matters, with a proactive client-facing approach.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified or part qualified with a solid accounts preparation background.
• Proven UK Practice experience with at least three years.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Assisting managers and partners on more complex assignments and technical matters.
• Acting as a reliable point of contact for clients and handling queries confidently.
• Supporting the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns as required.
• Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Client handling

Mentoring juniors

Education

ACA/ACCA or part-qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Business Services Senior

£34,000 to £44,000 per annum (DOE) Permanent, full time

Dumfries

A leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Dumfries is looking for an ACA or ACCA qualified or part qualified Business Services Senior to take ownership of accounts assignments across a varied client portfolio.

The client base spans sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, reflecting the character and diversity of the local business community. The team is friendly, experienced and invested in developing its people. Crowe Watson Recruitment has a strong presence across the Scottish accountancy market.

What's the day to day of the role:

• Preparing and reviewing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Assisting managers and partners on more complex assignments and technical matters
• Acting as a reliable point of contact for clients and handling queries confidently
• Supporting the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns as required
• Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team

Required skills and qualifications:

• ACA or ACCA qualified or part qualified, with a solid accounts preparation background
• At least three years' experience within a UK Practice environment
• Proven experience preparing accounts for a range of client types to a high standard
• Good working knowledge of accountancy software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
• Professional client facing manner, well organised, with the ambition to progress in practice

Benefits:

• Flexible working
• Company pension
• And much more!

You might not meet all the criteria, but if you're passionate about developing your career, we'd love to hear from you. Ref: CWK793. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency; pay rates are indicative and salary depends on experience. We're unable to assist with sponsorship applications, so all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.