Senior Accountant

Description

Senior Accountant

Accounts Review and Owner-Managed Business Clients

Hybrid Working plus 3 Days per week in Livingston office

Salary: GBP43,000 to GBP48,000 pa

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

Start date: January or February 2026 (or earlier by agreement)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with a strong background in professional practice to take responsibility for reviewing statutory accounts and managing day-to-day queries for a portfolio of owner-managed business clients.

This is primarily a review and client-facing role. You will oversee work prepared by the accounts team, ensure technical accuracy and compliance with United Kingdom accounting standards, and act as a trusted point of contact for clients throughout the year.

Your focus will be on quality, clarity, and maintaining strong client relationships, while working with a modern, cloud-based workflow.

Why this role Is attractive

Hybrid working, with typically only three days per week in the officeFull remote working setup provided, including laptop, phone, additional screen and printer33 days annual leave, including bank holidays8% non-contributory pensionModern cloud-based systems and workflows, including TaxCalc, Xero, AutoEntry, Apron, Xenon and SyftRealistic workloads, well-planned deadlines and direct access to partners for technical supportA stable firm with low staff turnover and long-standing client relationshipsWhat you will be doing

Reviewing statutory accounts for accuracy and compliance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting PracticeReviewing corporation tax computations and returnsPreparing management accounts where requiredReviewing value added tax returnsManaging a portfolio of owner-managed business clients, typically with turnovers of up to eight million poundsActing as the main point of contact for clients, handling queries by email and telephoneLiaising with His Majesty's Revenue and Customs as requiredEnsuring accounts and tax returns are finalised and filed accurately and on timeWorking closely with partners on technical and complex matters when neededAbout you

This role will suit you if you are:

Qualified with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants or Chartered Accountant status, or qualified by experience with strong practice backgroundConfident reviewing accounts and tax work prepared by othersExperienced in working with owner-managed business clients in a small or medium-sized practice environmentOrganised, reliable and comfortable working independentlyA clear and professional communicator who can build trust with clientsConfident using cloud accounting systems, with experience of Xero being advantageous but not essentialYou will have good judgement, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage client expectations calmly and professionally.About us

We are an independent firm of Chartered Accountants serving clients across Edinburgh, West Lothian and Glasgow. We specialise in working with small and medium-sized owner-managed businesses, using modern systems and efficient processes to deliver a high-quality, personal service.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, well-established firm offering stability, flexibility and a genuinely supportive working environment.

Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.

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