Practice - Accounts Senior (Glasgow, Scotland)

Supreme Search Specialists; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday per year

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Generous pension contribution and life

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists in Glasgow is seeking an Accounts Senior to join their Accounting & Business Solutions team. This client-facing role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio and the opportunity to contribute to technical delivery and team development within a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate is ACCA or CA qualified (or equivalent), has strong accounts preparation experience in a practice, and is proficient with Xero or Sage.

Qualifications

• ACCA or CA qualification required.
• Strong accounts preparation experience in professional practice.
• Good numerical, analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Experience using Xero or Sage cloud accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual accounts for limited companies, LLPs, and partnerships.
• Prepare and carry out independent examinations for larger charities and trusts.
• Take responsibility for monthly and quarterly reporting for a varied client portfolio.
• Attend and work at client premises where required.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, handling queries efficiently and escalating where appropriate.
• Coach and support junior team members on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure high technical standards and compliance with accounting and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and best practice within the team.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Analytical thinking

Numerical abilities

Education

ACCA or CA qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Accounts Senior – Glasgow

Location: Glasgow
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time | Accounts Senior
Industry: Chartered Accountancy / Accounts & Business Advisory
Salary: £31,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)

About the Role

We’re representing a well-established and highly regarded Scottish accountancy firm with a strong reputation for collaboration, approachability, and delivering outstanding client service. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Accounts Senior to join their Accounting & Business Solutions team in Glasgow. This is a client-facing role offering exposure to a diverse portfolio and the opportunity to play a key role in both technical delivery and team development within a supportive, people-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual accounts for limited companies, LLPs, and partnerships.

• Prepare and carry out independent examinations for larger charities and trusts.

• Take responsibility for monthly and quarterly reporting for a varied client portfolio.

• Attend and work at client premises where required.

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, handling queries efficiently and escalating where appropriate.

• Coach and support junior team members on a day-to-day basis.

• Ensure high technical standards and compliance with accounting and reporting requirements.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and best practice within the team.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• ACCA or CA qualified (or equivalent).

• Strong accounts preparation experience gained within a professional practice environment.

• Good numerical, analytical, and data interpretation skills.

• Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero and Sage.

• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build effective relationships across sectors.

• Commercially aware, organised, and able to manage multiple deadlines.

• Proactive approach to CPD with solid technical knowledge.

• High standards of professionalism with the ability to take ownership of work.

• Experience with accounts production software is advantageous.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Competitive salary of £31,000 – £40,000 depending on experience

• 31 days holiday per year

• Holiday buy and sell scheme

• Generous pension contribution and life insurance

• Continuous training and development via an in-house Training Academy

• Paid professional subscriptions

• Birthday gift and Perkbox benefits platform

• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

• Paid volunteering day and strong community involvement

• Regular team and office-wide social activities

• Medium-sized firm feel with genuine investment in personal development