Accountant; Practice
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Accounting
Tax Accountant, Accounting Manager, Public Accounting, Senior Accountant
Location: Aberdeen City
Accountant, (Practice)
£40,000 – £50,000 + benefits
Hybrid working, 4 days in office, 1 work xible start / finish times may be possible by agreement.
The OpportunityWe are working with a growing and well regarded accountancy firm with multiple regional offices across Scotland. Due to continued growth driven by strong client retention, new business wins, and strategic acquisitions, the firm wishes to appoint an experienced Accountant. The client base includes owner-managed businesses, SMBs, micro-entities, and not-for-profits.
About YouImportant – Please Read Before Applying
- You currently live within daily commuting distance of Aberdeen (essential)
- Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship, transfer, or support available for this job)
- ACA / ACCA qualified (or UK-recognised equivalent) or QBE/time-barred with significant UK Practice experience
- Current or recent experience of working in a UK accountancy practice environment, preferably small/mid-tier
- Probably 5 years' + Practice experience
- Proven experience preparing accounts, including FRS
102 and FRS
105 statutory accounts - Demonstrable experience of managing own portfolio of SMB clients
- Comfortable managing client relationships directly, including face to face meetings
- Experience of supervising and mentoring less experienced colleagues
- Experience with Sage and/or Xero
- Knowledge of the Scottish SMB market would be advantageous
We regret that applications that do not meet the above criteria will not be progressed.
The RoleYou will manage a portfolio of clients, delivering a mix of accountancy, compliance and advisory business support, including:
- Preparation of statutory accounts (including FRS
102 / FRS
105) - Management accounts (monthly/quarterly)
- Corporation tax (CT600, filings)
- VAT returns and submissions
- Client advisory and regular client meetings
- HMRC liaison (queries, payments, registrations etc)
- Overseeing payroll activity and liaising with the payroll team
- Supporting proposals and new business opportunities
You will also have the chance to coach and mentor junior team members and contribute to the firm’s continued growth.
Package£40,000 – £50,000
Benefits package
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