Senior Trust, Executry & Charity Accounting Lead

Turcan Connell; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal and tax planning firm based in Edinburgh seeks Trust Managers and Trust Accountants to join their team. Successful candidates will manage accounts for trusts, executries, and charities, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, along with a solid foundation in legal accountancy. The firm offers in-house training, a hybrid working approach, and a commitment to colleague development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Outstanding training opportunities

Commitment to colleague development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of legal accountancy, particularly in relation to trusts and executries.
• Ability to work directly and professionally with clients and colleagues of all levels.
• Experience with Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and co‑ordinate accounts for trusts, executries, and charities.
• Audit and edit all types of trust accounts and reconcile trust cash accounting.
• Liaise with Tax Agents to establish tax retentions and reconcile the trust tax position.

Skills

Legal accountancy knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Relevant accounting courses

Society of Law Accountants in Scotland courses

Job description

A respected legal and tax planning firm based in Edinburgh seeks Trust Managers and Trust Accountants to join their team. Successful candidates will manage accounts for trusts, executries, and charities, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, along with a solid foundation in legal accountancy. The firm offers in-house training, a hybrid working approach, and a commitment to colleague development in a supportive environment.