Business Advisory Senior

Job Summary

We are looking for a Business Advisory Senior to focus on accounts preparation and liaison with tax staff to meet client deadlines, flagging issues and concerns to the Manager early.

• Ensure that allocated Business Advisory work is handled effectively and correctly from start to finish, adhering to the firm’s policies and processes.
• Prepare draft accounts from client records, clear review points, and finalize accounts.
• Initial preparation of business and personal tax computations, ensuring:
  • Standards are met.
  • With the relationship manager, schedule and prepare realistic budgets for client or team work.
  • Flag opportunities for further client assistance to the Manager.
• Arrange timing of tax and other business line work with the manager responsible for the client.
• Engage with the relationship manager and staff from other business lines to gain a good understanding of the business.
• Liaise with client staff on site, building effective relationships.
• Monitor budgeted versus actual time spent, flagging issues and overruns to the manager timely.
• Keep the Manager informed of issues affecting budget and fee.
• Keep client staff informed of progress and issues while maintaining confidentiality.
• Complete the accounts file and all required documentation.

• Background within public practice.
• Qualified or near to completing AAT, CA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Consideration will also be given to applicants with strong experience but no professional qualification.
• Strong IT skills and experience using accounting packages.
• Good working knowledge of Sage, Xero and Quick Books.
• Tax experience would be an advantage.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.