Chartered Accountant

Connect-Appointments; Scotland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Appointments is recruiting an Assistant Accountant to join an established accountancy practice based in the Central Belt of Scotland. Travel between offices will be required, therefore a valid driving licence is essential.

As an Assistant Accountant you will prepare statutory year‑end accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders, and complete corporation and personal tax returns. You will manage your own client portfolio and assist with VAT, bookkeeping, and

Qualifications

• Experience in UK chartered accountancy practice.
• Ability to manage multiple client portfolios and meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of personal, partnership and corporation tax.
• Experience with VAT returns and basic bookkeeping.
• Good communication skills with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Completing corporation tax and personal tax returns accurately and on time.
• Managing your own client portfolio and acting as primary point of contact.
• Assisting with VAT returns, bookkeeping and reconciliations where required.
• Supporting forecasting, budgeting and management accounts when relevant.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Taxation knowledge

Communication

Education

ICAS/ACCA/AAT

Job description

Salary: GBP35000 - GBP35000 per annum

Connect Appointments is recruiting an AssistantAccountant to join an established accountancy practice based in the Central Belt of Scotland. Travel between offices will be required in this role, therefore a valid driving licence is essential.

Our client is a well-regarded practice offering a professional and supportive working environment with a varied and interesting client portfolio.

What's on offer?

• Up to £35,000 per annum

As an Assistant Accountant, your duties will include:

• Preparing statutory year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Completing corporation tax and personal tax returns accurately and on time
• Managing your own client portfolio and acting as primary point of contact
• Assisting with VAT returns, bookkeeping and reconciliations where required
• Supporting forecasting, budgeting and management accounts when relevant

The ideal Assistant Accountant will have:

• Experience in a UK chartered accountancy practice
• Part ICAS, ACCA or AAT qualification with proven experience
• Strong technical knowledge of personal tax, partnership tax and corporation tax