Senior Accounts Assistant

Change are working with a medium sized Scottish accountancy firm who have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accounts Assistant to join their team in Edinburgh. They are looking for a candidates who can manage a diverse client portfolio and deliver a range of accountancy services - from preparing annual accounts to taking responsibility for monthly/quarterly reporting for a diverse range of clients. 

Role & Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual accounts for limited companies, LLP’s and partnerships.
• Prepare and carried out independent examinations for larger charities and trusts
• Attend and work at client premises, as necessary
• Establish a professional and confident working relationship with clients, dealing with telephone/email enquiries timeously, escalating queries as appropriate, in order to enhance the Firm’s reputation and business opportunities
• Coaching and supporting junior members of the team on a day-to-day basis
• As an Accounts Senior in a smaller firm, you will play a key role in supporting the senior management team in driving process enhancements, strategic planning and decision-making.

Person Specification:

• Part or recently ACCA qualified or breadth of knowledge to the equivalent level essential
• Advanced accounts preparation experience and skills within a professional practice.
• Good numerical and data analysis skills
• Must be able to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels from a variety of sectors
• Client-driven and commercially aware
• Organised with the ability to cope with multiple responsibilities within tight deadlines
• Sound technical knowledge with a proactive approach to CPD
• Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to high standards of both personal and professional performance with the ability to take ownership of tasks
• Computer literate with experience in accounts production software desirable

Please apply above if you are interested. If you would like to find out more about this opportunity please reach out at ewan.brown@changerecruitmentgroup.com