Accountant (Accountancy Practice)

The Company
Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be working with an independent accountancy firm based in the Stirlingshire region in the recruitment of a practice accountant.

Benefits include
Generous salary based on experience
Pension
Friendly and collegiate working environment
Free parking on site

This vacancy is replacing a member of the team who has been with the business for almost 10 years and who is making a career change. Reporting ultimately to the managing partner and the leadership team you will be office based 5 days per week and will be working alongside a small team of accountants, bookkeepers and audit professionals.

The Responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to provide a first in class accountancy service to a broad range of clients ranging from sole traders, limited companies, partnerships and multi-million t/o businesses. The firm have a client base which is just shy of 1,000 clients and this number is expected to grow organically.

On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following;
Preparation of year end accounts for a mix of clients in multiple industries of varying sizes
Assist with the preparation and submission of personal and corporate tax returns
Working with your portfolio of clients, produce management accounts, budgets and forecasts
Completion of company and charity audits on an adhoc basis
Act as a representative for your clients with external stakeholders such as HMRC
Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and colleagues

The Requirements
Ideally we are seeking a professionally qualified accountant however the pre-requisite is to have a proven track record of working within an accounting firm as an accountant within the UK (minimum of 5 years). Our client prides itself on delivering a Rolls Royce service to its clients, as such attention to detail, outstanding communication skills and a positive can do attitude are essential traits for success in the role. The environment that our client fosters is one of collaboration and inclusivity where everyone is treated as an equal. Our client is fortunate to have a proven track record of retaining staff for long periods of time.

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.