Job title: Accounts Senior - Progression to Partner
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Practice
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £40,000.00
Location: Stirling, UK
Job published: 23/09/2025
Job ID: 37472

Job Description

Accounts Senior - Progression to Partner
Location:
Stirling
Salary:
Starting at £40,000+, will increase dependent on increase
Working Pattern:
Full-time, office-based


Why Work Here?

  • Opportunity to progress towards equity/partnership in a supportive, independent firm
  • Direct exposure to clients and real influence on the firm's future
  • Stable, loyal client base across key Scottish sectors
  • Close-knit, collaborative team with a friendly office environment
  • Job security in a firm with an excellent local reputation
  • Variety of work with SMEs in different industries
  • Real potential to step into a leadership role as the firm evolves

Job

The role of Accounts Senior will give you the opportunity to be involved with the following:

  • Prepare annual accounts and tax computations for a portfolio of SME and OMB clients
  • Prepare tax returns
  • PAYE & CIS knowledge
  • VAT returns if required
  • Support junior team members with the development of their technical skills
  • Review accounts and tax work prepared by junior staff
  • Manage a portfolio of clients across diverse sectors, including farming, construction, and hospitality, to deliver work to high standards and to timescales
  • Be the client’s first point of contact on day-to-day queries
  • Travel to client sites occasionally

You

As an Accounts Senior you will be skilled and/or qualified in the following:

  • At least 3 years’ experience in accountancy practice (SME or general practice environment)
  • Comfortable preparing accounts and handling tax matters for varied industries
  • Strong working knowledge of IRIS, Xero, Sage, and Microsoft Excel
  • Confident communicating directly with clients and providing advice
  • Able to manage your workload independently and accurately
  • No specific qualification required – open to QBE, part-qualified, or fully qualified individuals

If you're a general practice accountant looking for your next challenge and the chance to grow into a senior leadership role, this could be your ideal opportunity.