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Senior Accountant

Hays PLC

City of Edinburgh

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An independent firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage a diverse client portfolio. This role offers flexibility and independence, allowing you to prepare statutory accounts and handle VAT and HMRC tax returns while engaging directly with clients. The firm values a great work-life balance, promoting hybrid working and half-day Fridays. Join a forward-thinking team that prioritizes employee well-being and client satisfaction, making a significant impact in the accounting field. If you are a qualified accountant looking for a rewarding position with excellent benefits, this opportunity is for you.

Competitive salary

Broad range of employee benefits

Flexible working

Half-day Fridays

Qualified accountant with experience in a CA firm.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Manage a portfolio of clients preparing statutory accounts.
Process VAT returns and HMRC tax returns.

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Client Management

Qualified Accountant

Senior Accountant

Your new company
This firm is an independent Edinburgh-based firm of chartered accountants who are looking to add to their accounts team. This is a forward-thinking firm that puts its employees and customers first. You will be providing an excellent service to a portfolio of clients and given a high degree of independence in doing so. The firm has a great work-life balance and promotes flexible working as well as half-day Fridays.

Your new role
This role will be a senior accounts position where you will be in charge of managing a portfolio of your own clients preparing their yearly statutory accounts, processing VAT returns, HMRC tax returns, amongst other duties. You will be expected to work directly with clients doing face-to-face and online meetings, ensuring that their needs are being met to a high standard. This is an excellent position for someone who is looking to work in a firm with a high degree of flexibility and independence regarding how the job is done.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in securing this role, you will be a qualified accountant with prior experience working in a CA firm. You will have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills and have a proven track record of bringing value to a firm.

Please note, this role does not provide visa sponsorship.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will get the opportunity to work for an excellent CA firm with a great work/life balance and benefits package. You will work a 34.5 hour week with half days on a Friday. Hybrid and flexible working are also provided.

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