We are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Manager or Assistant Manager to be based in Edinburgh for a leading UK firm, working from great centrally located offices with fantastic transport links. You will be predominantly dealing with owner managed businesses and clients across a range of sectors. This is a client facing, fast paced role which includes advisory elements and often deals with high-net worth clients.
The work is varied and ranges from typical year end compliance through to ad-hoc advisory and project work. The client base is a mix of sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, limited liability partnerships, trusts and smaller private charities. The role would suit a qualified accountant who is seeking to consolidate their knowledge of accounts, compliance and trusts, and take it to the next level by building on their advisory, client management and supervisory skills.
You would be responsible for working on a variety of clients’ affairs, and the role would include supervising the preparation of year-end financial statements, high level reviews of management accounts and VAT returns whilst taking ownership of ad-hoc advisory projects. You will be responsible for work planning and annual timetabling, ensuring that internal timetables are met by members of the team. Financial management, cross-departmental communication, supervising the coaching and development of qualified staff and trainees whilst building and maintaining client relationships along the way.
What you’ll need
- Preferably CA/ACCA/ICAS qualified
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills
- A good knowledge of Excel and Word is essential
- A good understanding of MTD bookkeeping software’s, such as Xero.
- Understanding of other accounting systems would be helpful but is not an essential requirement
- Self-motivated and pro-active, with the ability to organise your own workload
- Display a flexible, professional approach and have the confidence and ability to communicate effectively with managers, partners and clients
- Natural team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude and excellent eye for detail
