Accounts Supervisor

Description

The Company

Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be working with a leading independent accountancy firm in the recruitment of a qualified accountant. Our client is in the throws of a growth period and are looking to recruit due to this expansion.

Benefits include

Flexible working patterns

Competitive salary with regular benchmarking exercises to maintain above industry pay awards

Life Cover

Generous retail discount scheme

Several funded staff social activities annually

Pension contribution

This vacancy, the result of forecasted growth within the Edinburgh/East Central Belt region and would suit an individual who is looking for a career move where progression is on the table from day one.

You will be joining a fiercely independent accountancy firm who understands the value in being independent for employee and client experience.

The Responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to take a lead in preparing a portfolio of clients accounts to conform to UK statutory standards as well as providing business advisory support. You will be working within a small team in terms of staff numbers, however the goal is change this.

On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following;

Management of a small portfolio of SME businesses

Maintaining regular client contact to deliver a proactive and client centred service

Training and supervising students within the team

Reviewing work of colleagues and students and providing constructive feedback and development pointers

Preparation of Limited Company, LLP, partnership and sole trader accounts

Preparation of management accounts

Drafting of Personal and Corporation Tax computations

Assisting departmental assistant managers with ad hoc client tasks

Maintaining up to date technical knowledge of accounting standards, corporation and personal tax

Oral and written communication with client and HMRC

Excellent development opportunities

The Requirements

We are ideally seeking a professionally qualified ACCA, ICAS or ICAEW or a candidate who is nearly qualified. We are looking for this person to come into the organisation and make an immediate impact with minimal input, as such we are looking for a minimum of 3 years worth of accounting experience within the UK in an accounting firm. The successful candidate will be liaising with colleagues and clients alike so excellent communication skills are vital competencies. The client is looking at applicants who are able to physically come to their Edinburgh office for a minimum of 3 days per week.

Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity.

If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me.

Ad ID: 5417995389