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.