Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant / Accounts Practice Specialist

Location:

Central Scottish Borders Salary: BOE Job Type: Full-time, Permanent An established accountancy practice based in the Central Scottish Borders is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Accountant / Accounts Practice Specialist to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accountancy practice experience who enjoys working with a varied client base, including commercial businesses, agricultural clients, limited companies, partnerships, trusts and sole traders.

The role would suit someone who is confident preparing accounts, comfortable dealing directly with clients, and looking for a long-term opportunity within a supportive and well-established practice environment.

The Role You will be responsible for preparing year-end accounts and supporting a varied portfolio of clients across different sectors. You will work closely with Managers and Partners, helping to deliver accurate, high-quality work while maintaining strong client relationships. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their workload and has a strong eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities Prepare year-end accounts for a range of commercial and agricultural clients Work with limited companies, partnerships, trusts and sole traders Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and gather information Support Managers and Partners with wider accounting assignments Ensure work is completed in line with relevant legislation and internal quality standards Manage allocated work to a high standard and within agreed deadlines Build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues Skills & Experience Previous experience working within an accountancy practice Strong experience preparing year-end accounts Good understanding of technical accounting standards Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, Farmplan, CCH or Quick Books would be beneficial Strong communication and client-facing skills Excellent attention to detail

Good analytical and problem-solving ability Confident using Microsoft Office AAT, ACCA, ICAEW or ICAS qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience About You The successful candidate will be professional, reliable and detail-focused, with a logical and methodical approach to their work. You will be comfortable managing deadlines, communicating with clients, and taking ownership of your workload. You will also enjoy working as part of a friendly and collaborative team.

Whats on Offer Full-time, permanent position Supportive and friendly working environment Varied client base across commercial and agricultural sectors Long-term career opportunity Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to join a respected accountancy practice in the Central Scottish Borders

How to Apply

If you are an experienced accountancy practice professional looking for your next opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.