Accounts Semi Senior

Accounts Semi Senior

Department: Accounts Advisory

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dunfermline

At Dains Scotland, we are committed to helping ambitious businesses and individuals achieve their goals through expert financial guidance and trusted advisory services. As our firm continues to grow, we are looking for an Accounts Advisory Semi Senior to join our dynamic and collaborative team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional who is looking to develop their technical expertise, build strong client relationships, and gain exposure to a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors. Working closely with senior colleagues and partners, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounts and advisory support while progressing your own professional development within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

• To oversee/provide a competent bookkeeping service to clients including assistance with day‑to‑day queries, any significant issues, software matters etc.
• To prepare an accurate set of accounts and tax computation for unincorporated and incorporated entities, from complete or incomplete records.
• To efficiently plan jobs for preparation, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• To supervise and assist trainees.
• To develop commercial awareness and be able to use the information when liaising with the team or clients.
• To understand and apply basic accountancy ratios.
• To be aware of and apply, where appropriate, the concept of analytical review.
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with clients
• To show commitment to the firm’s training programme (includes an element of own time to get the most out of the programme).

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  You have the ability to prepare an accurate set of accounts from complete or incomplete records and be able to make notes for the attention of your Manager.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  You are credible and able to build strong trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You regularly communicate progress and challenges with team members and your line manager.
• Teamwork: Understanding your role in the team, you take ownership of delivery for tasks, planning and scheduling your work to ensure it is completed on time and within budget.
• Strategic Vision: You demonstrate strategic awareness and are able to apply your knowledge to understand and articulate the wider impact of the Accounts Advisory team to other specialisms.

• Flexible and hybrid/smart working options
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• A generous discounted shopping platform for all staff
• Greener car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme