Semi-Senior Accountant

Entire Hire; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected public accounting firm is seeking 10 Intermediate – Senior Accountants in Glasgow, UK with 2+ years of public accounting experience, including audit reviews and financial statement preparation. Candidates must possess strong technical skills and the ability to work with clients and team members effectively. The salary ranges from $50K to $70K+ USD, with overtime opportunities available and the firm providing support for the CPA program. A fulfilling career path awaits for motivated individuals.

Benefits

CPA program support

Overtime pay

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 plus years of auditing experience.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit reviews and financial statement preparation.
• Supervise and mentor team members.
• Consult with clients and prepare tax returns.

Skills

Auditing experience

Public accounting experience

Technical skills

Analytical ability

Leadership ability

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Job Description

FLSA Status: Full time, Non-Exempt

THEY WILL PAY FOR YOU TO COMPLETE YOUR CPA

A highly respected growth oriented public accounting firm is seeking 10 Intermediate – Senior Accountants with 2 plus years of experience in public accounting for our Assurance Services Department. We recognize excellence and reward it.

Successful candidates will have recent public accounting experience, strong computer skills, experience in financial statement preparation and review.

Under direct oversight, the Assurance Services Senior Accountant is responsible for performing audit reviews, compilations, financial statement preparation, and other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities for this position include:

• Recognize, research, document and satisfactorily resolve technical accounting issues
• Supervise/mentor team members assigned to client engagements and/or assignments
• Consult with/for clients
• Work closely with and directly communicate with partners, managers, team members, in addition to client personnel
• Records transactions in ledgers, prepares trial balances and simple financial statements using computer software program.
• Reconciles accounts to control accounts.
• Performs audit or review procedures as assigned by supervisors.
• Prepares payroll tax, sales or other local tax and certain personal income tax returns.
• Performs other accounting, auditing and tax duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars using a personal vehicle.

Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week.

Minimal Hazards. General office working conditions.

Qualifications

Preferred experience/background/skills:

• 2 plus years of auditing experience
• Public accounting experience is required
• Strong technical skills including the ability to effectively utilize technology and the commitment to learning in the technology environment
• A working knowledge and understanding of the following topics:
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Generally Accepted Auditing Standards

• Excellent analytical and leadership ability
• Have the ability to meet challenging client requirements and possess strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, analytical and research abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel required)

Additional Information

Salary for Semi- Senior $50K to $60K USD

For Senior Accountant- $60K-$70K+ USD

The company pays OT at a rate of time and a half, on average 300-350hrs per year which is over an additional $11K per year.

Only need 2 years of Audit exp. with a public firm – A MUST.

The firm will put candidates through the CPA program.