Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Working Pattern: Office-based

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a growing and well-established accountancy practice in Edinburgh

This role would suit an accounts professional with at least 2 years’ experience within an accountancy practice who is looking to develop their technical skills and take the next step in their career.

You will work with a varied portfolio of SME clients, gaining exposure to accounts preparation, management accounts and both corporate and personal tax. The role offers excellent opportunities for development within a supportive and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with a varied portfolio of SME clients across different sectors.
• Prepare financial statements for:
  • Limited companies
  • LLPs
  • Partnerships
  • Sole traders
• Prepare management accounts.
• Prepare corporate and personal tax returns.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
• Keep up to date with accounting standards and relevant technical developments.
• Communicate directly with clients and HMRC, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain regular client contact and provide a proactive service.
• Liaise with colleagues across the practice to provide a coordinated service to clients.
• Manage your workload effectively and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support the wider accounts team with ad hoc client work as required.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 2 years’ experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong experience preparing FRS 102 Section 1A company accounts, partnership and sole trader accounts.
• Experience preparing financial statements.
• Previous management accounts experience would be advantageous.
• Corporation tax and personal tax experience would be desirable.
• You may be part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• Good technical accounting knowledge.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• A proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A proactive, adaptable and commercially focused approach.
• A genuine commitment to delivering excellent client service.

Interested?

If you have 2+ years’ accountancy practice experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Edinburgh, with the chance to develop your accounts and tax experience within a supportive team, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential conversation about the role.