Accountant, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant

Experienced Accountant and Team Leader

Location: Falkirk / Cumbernauld area

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: £28,000 £ 35,000 plus performance bonus and benefits, reviewed after 6 months.

Are you an experienced Accountant who enjoys leading people as much as delivering excellent technical work

Our client is a growing SME accountancy practice with a strong reputation for quality, proactive client service and practical business advice. They are looking for a fully qualified Accountant to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, lead a small team of Junior and Part-qualified Accountants, and help shape the continued growth of the practice.

This is a hands‑on senior role with real influence. You will guide clients, support colleagues, improve processes and help business owners gain confidence, clarity and control over their numbers.

• A senior role with genuine responsibility and visibility.
• Ownership of a high-quality SME client portfolio.
• The chance to lead, mentor and develop a small team.
• A varied mix of accounts, tax, payroll, advisory and client relationship work.
• Flexible and hybrid working options where practical.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development.
• Performance bonus potential and benefits.
• A supportive, collaborative team culture where your contribution is valued.
• Long‑term progression within a growing, values‑led practice.

• Leading and developing Junior and Part-qualified Accountants.
• Reviewing and finalising statutory accounts and management accounts.
• Overseeing accounts, corporation tax, personal tax and VAT work.
• Taking day‑to‑day responsibility for payroll delivery and related administration matters.
• Managing client payroll processes, including PAYE, NIC, RTI, CIS, P11
  
  Ds and related queries.
• Supporting the team with payroll deadlines, accuracy, workflow and client communication.
• Acting as a trusted Adviser and main point of contact for clients.
• Helping business owners understand their financial performance and make better decisions.
• Managing workflow, deadlines and quality standards across accounts, tax, payroll and administration.
• Improving systems, processes and ways of working.
• Contributing to wider practice development and future growth.

• CA, ACCA, ICAS, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
• Strong experience in accountancy practice or a similar client‑facing accounting role at least 3 years previous experience.
• Experience reviewing and finalising statutory accounts and management accounts.
• Good working knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and SME tax matters.
• Practical payroll experience, including PAYE, NIC and related client payroll matters.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or leading others.
• Confidence managing client relationships directly.
• Strong accounting software, Excel and digital systems experience.
• A friendly, professional and approachable manner.

This role will suit a Senior Accountant ready for a clearer leadership path, or an existing team leader looking for more influence, variety and meaningful client relationships. You will be joining a practice that values high standards, strong relationships and people who want to help others succeed.