Practice - Accounts Advisor (Dundee, Angus)

Supreme Search Specialists; Scotland; Híbrido; GBP 28.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid/work from home

31 days leave

Pension 5% match

Death in service 4x

Enhanced parental leave

Sick pay scheme

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Qualifications support

Tech-driven culture

Descripción de la vacante

MMG Chartered Accountants in Dundee is seeking an experienced Accounts Advisor to prepare financial accounts and tax returns for a diverse client portfolio. You will work with desktop and cloud-based accounting systems and enjoy flexible hybrid working options alongside professional study support.

You should be AAT qualified or ACCA/ACA qualified by experience, with UK GAAP knowledge and strong attention to detail.

Formación

• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/ACA, or qualified by experience.
• Experience in an accountancy practice preparing accounts and tax returns.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP; experience with desktop and cloud-based accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Confident communicator with a client-focused approach.
• Positive “can-do” attitude, adaptable to change, and committed to continuous development.
• Strong team player with the ability to support and collaborate with colleagues.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare financial accounts and tax returns for clients from prime records, spreadsheets, and accounting software.
• Analyse client records and liaise with clients to clarify missing or unclear information.
• Ensure accurate allocation of financial transactions within client charts of accounts.
• Record and reconcile accounting adjustments (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, tax provisions).
• Apply UK GAAP standards for disclosure and presentation in statutory accounts.
• Reconcile all control accounts and maintain fixed asset registers.
• Identify tax add-backs, capital items, and personal expenditure adjustments.
• Prepare year-end working paper files, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Perform analytical reviews and highlight potential tax savings or business improvements.
• Support audit fieldwork testing under the guidance of senior staff.
• Prepare business and personal tax computations for review.
• Maintain and update client notes, schedules, and profiles.
• Support colleagues with queries, provide cover where needed, and share technical knowledge.
• Manage client relationships through effective communication and proactive service.

Descripción del empleo

Accounts Advisor – Dundee (Angus)

Location: Dundee (Angus)
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday) | Accounts Advisor
Industry: Chartered Accountancy / Business & Tax Advisory
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)

About the Role

We’re representing a forward-looking and relationship-based accountancy firm with a strong presence across Dundee, Forfar, Montrose, Brechin, Perth, and Crieff. MMG Chartered Accountants are expanding their team and now seeking an experienced Accounts Advisor to prepare financial accounts and tax returns for a portfolio of clients. You’ll work with a mix of desktop and cloud-based accounting systems, supporting clients across diverse sectors. This role offers flexible working options, professional study support, and a people-first culture built around five core values — integrity, quality, positivity, adaptability, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial accounts and tax returns for clients from prime records, spreadsheets, and accounting software
• Analyse client records and liaise with clients to clarify missing or unclear information
• Ensure accurate allocation of financial transactions within client charts of accounts
• Record and reconcile accounting adjustments (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, tax provisions)
• Apply UK GAAP standards for disclosure and presentation in statutory accounts
• Reconcile all control accounts and maintain fixed asset registers
• Identify tax add-backs, capital items, and personal expenditure adjustments
• Prepare year-end working paper files, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Perform analytical reviews and highlight potential tax savings or business improvements
• Support audit fieldwork testing under the guidance of senior staff
• Prepare business and personal tax computations for review
• Maintain and update client notes, schedules, and profiles
• Support colleagues with queries, provide cover where needed, and share technical knowledge
• Manage client relationships through effective communication and proactive service

Ideal Candidate Profile

• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/ACA, or qualified by experience
• Proven background in an accountancy practice preparing accounts and tax returns
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and experience with both desktop and cloud-based accounting software
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent analytical and reconciliation skills
• Confident communicator with a client-focused approach
• Positive “can-do” attitude, adaptable to change, and committed to continuous development
• Strong team player with the ability to support and collaborate with colleagues

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Competitive salary of £28,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
• Office, hybrid, or home-working options to suit your lifestyle
• 31 days’ annual leave plus accrual scheme and option to purchase additional leave
• 5% matched company pension scheme
• Death in Service policy (4x salary)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Company sick pay scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free counselling via the Employee Assistance Programme
• Support and funding for professional qualifications
• Work with a modern, tech-driven, and supportive firm committed to personal growth