Senior Accountant

Regional Recruitment; Stirling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Diverse client portfolio

Job summary

Regional Recruitment is recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join a well-established accountancy practice based in Stirling. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to manage a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, companies, partnerships and individuals, delivering high-quality accounting, taxation, audit and business advisory services.

The role offers a competitive salary dependent on experience, a company pension and free on-site parking, with the

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in an accountancy role.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Good understanding of UK accounting standards.
• Experience preparing accounts and tax returns.
• Knowledge of VAT and HMRC compliance.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts for a variety of businesses.
• Completing corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns.
• Assisting clients with VAT queries and submissions.
• Producing accurate financial information and reports.
• Providing day-to-day support and advice to clients.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Keeping up to date with current accounting and tax legislation.

Skills

Two years' experience

Practice experience

UK accounting standards

Preparing accounts and tax returns

VAT and HMRC compliance

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

IRIS

Job description

Senior Accountant

Stirling Based | Salary: £40,000 to £50,000

Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Accountant?

Regional Recruitment is recruiting for an Accountant to join a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in Stirling. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to manage a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, companies, partnerships and individuals, delivering high-quality accounting, taxation, audit and business advisory services.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience


• Company pension


• Free on-site parking


• Opportunity to work with a diverse client portfolio

Essential Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in an accountancy role


• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice


• Good understanding of UK accounting standards


• Experience preparing accounts and tax returns


• Knowledge of VAT and HMRC compliance


• Excellent communication and organisational skills


• Able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or IRIS


• Confident working directly with clients


• Keen to continue developing professionally

Roles & Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts for a variety of businesses


• Completing corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns


• Assisting clients with VAT queries and submissions


• Producing accurate financial information and reports


• Providing day-to-day support and advice to clients


• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines


• Keeping up to date with current accounting and tax legislation

Requirements

The successful candidate will be proactive, professional, highly organised, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced financial services environment.