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North Star Recruitment; Aberdeen City; Hybride; GBP 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Flexible start/finish times

Résumé du poste

North Star Recruitment is assisting a growing Scottish accountancy firm to recruit an experienced Accountant in Aberdeen. The role focuses on managing a client portfolio with statutory and management accounting, VAT, payroll liaison, and advisory work.

You will work in a hybrid model with in-office and home-based days, handling client relationships directly and mentoring junior staff. ACA/ACCA or UK-equivalent qualification is required.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or UK-recognised equivalent) or QBE/time-barred with significant UK Practice experience.
• Current or recent experience of working in a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Probably 5 years' + Practice experience.
• Proven experience preparing accounts, including FRS102 and FRS105 statutory accounts.
• Demonstrable experience of managing own portfolio of SMB clients.
• Comfortable managing client relationships directly, including face to face meetings.
• Experience of supervising and mentoring less experienced colleagues.
• Knowledge of Sage and/or Xero.
• Knowledge of the Scottish SMB market would be advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering a mix of accountancy, compliance and advisory business support.
• Preparation of statutory accounts (including FRS102 / FRS105).
• Management accounts (monthly/quarterly).
• VAT returns and submissions.
• Client advisory and regular client meetings.
• Overseeing payroll activity and liaising with the payroll team.
• Supporting proposals and new business opportunities.
• Coach and mentor junior team members and contribute to the firm’s continued growth.

Connaissances

Portfolio management

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Formation

ACA / ACCA qualified

Outils

Sage

Xero

Description du poste

Hybrid working, 4 days in office, 1 work at home.

Flexible start / finish times may be possible by agreement.

The Opportunity

We are working with a growing and well regarded accountancy firm with multiple regional offices across Scotland.

Due to continued growth driven by strong client retention, new business wins, and strategic acquisitions, the firm wishes to appoint an experienced Accountant.

The client base includes owner-managed businesses, SMBs, micro-entities, and not-for-profits.

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About You

Important – Please Read Before Applying

You currently live within daily commuting distance of Aberdeen (essential)

Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship, transfer, or support available for this job)

ACA / ACCA qualified (or UK-recognised equivalent) or QBE/time-barred with significant UK Practice experience

Current or recent experience of working in a UK accountancy practice environment, preferably small/mid-tier

Probably 5 years' + Practice experience

Proven experience preparing accounts, including FRS102 and FRS105 statutory accounts

Demonstrable experience of managing own portfolio of SMB clients

Comfortable managing client relationships directly, including face to face meetings

Experience of supervising and mentoring less experienced colleagues

Experience with Sage and/or Xero

Knowledge of the Scottish SMB market would be advantageous

We regret that applications that do not meet the above criteria will not be progressed.

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The Role

You will manage a portfolio of clients, delivering a mix of accountancy, compliance and advisory business support, including:

Preparation of statutory accounts (including FRS102 / FRS105)

Management accounts (monthly/quarterly)

VAT returns and submissions

Client advisory and regular client meetings

Overseeing payroll activity and liaising with the payroll team

Supporting proposals and new business opportunities

You will also have the chance to coach and mentor junior team members and contribute to the firm’s continued growth.

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