Senior Accountant – Hybrid, Client‑Facing for Owner‑Managed Businesses

Equals One; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to handle a portfolio of owner-managed business clients with responsibilities in reviewing accounts and compliance. The role offers hybrid working with typically three days in the office and a competitive salary of £43,000 to £48,000 per annum. Candidates should be qualified with ACCA or similar, confident in reviewing tax work, and have a strong accounting practice background. The position offers a stable environment with modern workflows and good opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working setup

33 days annual leave

8% non-contributory pension

Qualifications

• Qualified with ACCA or Chartered Accountant status or qualified by experience with strong practice background.
• Experience in working with owner-managed business clients in a small or medium-sized practice environment.
• Confident using cloud accounting systems with experience of Xero being advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing statutory accounts for accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Managing a portfolio of owner-managed business clients, with turnovers of up to eight million pounds.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, handling queries by email and telephone.

Skills

Reviewing statutory accounts

Confidence in reviewing accounts and tax work

Organised and reliable

Clear and professional communication

Experience with owner-managed businesses

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified with ACCA or Chartered Accountant status

Tools

Xero

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to handle a portfolio of owner-managed business clients with responsibilities in reviewing accounts and compliance. The role offers hybrid working with typically three days in the office and a competitive salary of £43,000 to £48,000 per annum. Candidates should be qualified with ACCA or similar, confident in reviewing tax work, and have a strong accounting practice background. The position offers a stable environment with modern workflows and good opportunities for professional development.