Chartered Accountant

Equals One Ltd; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking accounting firm across Scotland seeks a Chartered Accountant to manage a portfolio of clients. You'll provide valuable insights and build relationships while utilizing modern accounting tools. This hybrid role allows for remote work with just one day per week in the Livingston office. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants passionate about delivering impactful services.

Benefits

£45,000 salary

8% non-contributory pension

33 days' holiday

Company-provided tech

Continuous training in cloud accounting technologies

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with solid practice background and strong IT skills.
• Enjoy speaking to clients and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of OMB clients.
• Lead on annual accounts and tax affairs.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients.
• Collaborate with senior team to shape better client experiences.

Skills

Client relationship management

Problem-solving

Communication

Accounting software proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Xero

TaxCalc

Auto Entry

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.