Qualified Accountant - Practice

Cooper Parry; Cupar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Cupar, Scotland, is looking for a qualified accountant to prepare accounts and provide tax advisory services. The ideal candidate will have experience in the agriculture and rural sectors, strong technical skills, and a client-centered mindset. The firm offers a personal work environment with partner-level interaction and flexible working arrangements, emphasizing community engagement and professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with practice experience.
• Experience with agriculture and rural sectors preferred.
• Comfortable in a close-knit, flexible environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts and VAT returns for clients.
• Provide tax advisory and compliance support.
• Maintain strong client relationships rooted in personal service.

Skills

Technical competency in accounting

Tax compliance and planning

Excellent communication skills

Client-centered mindset

Proactive and adaptable

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent)

Job description

Location: Fife

The Opportunity

Join a well-established, family-rooted accountancy practice that has firmly embedded itself in its local community for over four decades. This firm is currently led by a dedicated team of five directors and supported by around 30 staff. Over the years, it has cultivated deep expertise in serving SMEs, high-net-worth individuals, especially those with rural property and agricultural interests, alongside providing trusted financial planning and investment advisory services. Rich heritage, forward-looking succession, and a client-first philosophy underpin the firm's quality and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts, management accounts, and VAT returns for a diverse portfolio of clients (SMEs, landowners, HNWIs).
• Provide tax advisory and compliance support tailored to rural property owners and professional services.
• Contribute to financial planning and investment advisory projects.
• Collaborate with directors to deliver high-touch, partner-level service—each client enjoys direct access to leadership.
• Mentor junior staff where applicable, empowering them through hands‑on development.
• Maintain strong client relationships rooted in personal service and local understanding.

Ideal Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent) with practice experience.
• Experience within the agriculture and rural sectors preferred.
• Strong technical competency in accounting, tax compliance, and planning.
• Excellent communication skills and a client-centered mindset.
• Comfortable operating in a close‑knit, flexible environment with direct involvement in client services.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to contribute to both client care and practice growth.

What's on Offer

• A role in a well-respected, community-focused practice.
• Truly personal work environment with partner-level client interaction.
• Supportive team culture with strong values of continuity, trust, and local engagement.
• Opportunities for professional growth as part of a planned firm succession strategy.
• Flexible working arrangements and a balanced work-life ethos.

Next Steps

If you're a qualified accountant seeking a role that goes beyond numbers—offering client connection, community engagement, and meaningful contribution—this could be the perfect fit. Reach out to arrange a confidential, in-depth discussion.