Chartered Accountant

Partner Recruiter; East Calder; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern accounting firm based in the United Kingdom is looking for a Chartered Accountant to manage a portfolio of clients and provide valuable insights. This position offers a flexible hybrid work model with a competitive salary of £45k plus benefits, including training in the latest accounting technologies. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with strong client management skills.

Benefits

£45,000 salary

8% non-contributory pension

33 days holiday

Company-provided tech

Qualifications

• Qualified by experience or holds a relevant accounting qualification.
• Experience in managing accounting and tax affairs for clients.
• Enjoys client interaction and delivering impactful advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage an OMB client portfolio, responsible for accounting and tax affairs.
• Lead on annual accounts, tax, and management reporting.
• Build strong client relationships as the main point of contact.
• Collaborate with senior team to enhance systems and processes.

Skills

Client relationship management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Strong IT skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Xero

TaxCalc

Auto Entry

Apron

Xenon

Syft Analytics

Job description

Chartered Accountant

Salary £45k + Benefits

Home based + 1 Day a Week in Livingston Office EH54

Full-time Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm

What s in It for You

• £45,000 salary plus 8% non-contributory pension because we value your expertise.
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) to recharge properly.
• A hybrid setup work mostly from home with just one day a week in our friendly Livingston office.
• High trust, low bureaucracy: you ll have autonomy, support, and real flexibility.
• Company-provided tech: laptop, phone, extra screen, and printer for seamless remote work.
• Continuous training in the latest cloud accounting technologies develop the digital skills that define the next generation of accountants.

Are you a forward-thinking Chartered Accountant who thrives on building client relationships and delivering real impact not just crunching numbers? Join a modern, tech-driven practice that s redefining how accountants work with Owner Managed Businesses across Scotland.

Why This Role?

You ll act as the trusted advisor and main point of contact for a portfolio of ambitious clients helping them grow, solve problems, and plan for the future. This is not a traditional compliance-heavy role. It s a client-focused position where your insight, communication, and initiative will make a real difference every day.

What You ll Do

• Manage your own portfolio of OMB clients, taking full responsibility for their accounting and tax affairs.
• Lead on annual accounts, corporation and personal tax, and management reporting.
• Build strong, long-term relationships as your clients go-to contact.
• Use modern tools like Xero, TaxCalc, Auto Entry, Apron, Xenon, and Syft Analytics to streamline delivery and focus on insight rather than admin.
• Collaborate closely with our senior team to shape better systems, processes, and client experiences.

About You

You re a qualified accountant (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, or CIMA) or qualified by experience, with solid practice background and strong IT skills. You enjoy speaking to clients, solving problems, and seeing your advice make a difference. You ll also complete an online competency test as part of our recruitment process.

About Us

We re an independent firm of Chartered Accountants serving clients across Edinburgh, West Lothian, and Glasgow. We combine professional rigour with a friendly, down-to-earth approach bringing big-firm technology and thinking to local owner-managed businesses.

If you want to be part of a progressive, supportive team where you can work flexibly, grow your skills, and build genuine client relationships, we d love to hear from you.

Apply now send your CV and a brief note on why this role excites you.

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